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Templeton's carpet factory (Albert Mills), Glasgow: the top floor of the factory prior to restoration showing the top lit glazing

RIBA Ref No RIBA87570
Architect/DesignerCharles Robertson Partnership
Leiper, William (1839-1916)
Artist/PhotographerGibson, Keith
CountryUK: Scotland
CityGlasgow
Subject Date1892
Image Date1981
ViewInterior
StyleGothic Revival
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceAP287/85 (Gibson 244808)
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditArchitectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
SubjectFactories ; Glazing ; Restoration ; Roofs ; Conversion of buildings ; Offices ; Offices
NOTES: James Templeton engaged William Leiper to design the facade of his new factory called Albert Mills after previous designs had been refused planning permission by the City Council on the premise that they were not prestigious enough for the neighbourhood. The factory, completed in 1889-92, produced carpets for two British coronations, a carpet for the White House, Washington DC, and carpets for luxury liners. They also produced army blankets during the First World War. It closed in 1982 and after restoration by the Charles Robertson Partnership, re-opened as the Templeton Business Centre.
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