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The Egyptian Halls

1872 in ScotlandAlexander Greek Thomson buildingsCategory A listed buildings in GlasgowCommercial buildings completed in 1872Use British English from October 2017
Greek Thomson Egyptian Halls
Greek Thomson Egyptian Halls

The Egyptian Halls is a category A listed building at 84–100 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It was built between 1870–72 and designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson. Other than some retailers on the ground floor, the building is currently unoccupied. Despite several attempts at restoration, it remains in a parlous state and was under threat of demolition in 2011. Planning approval and listed building consent has since been given for a scheme which has secured funding for conversion to a 114-bed four-star hotel. As of 20 February 2013, subsidy was still being sought for work to the ground floor.

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The Egyptian Halls
Union Street, Glasgow Blythswood Hill

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