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Govan Town Hall

1901 establishments in ScotlandCategory B listed buildings in GlasgowCity chambers and town halls in ScotlandGovanGovernment buildings completed in 1901
Government buildings with domesListed government buildings in ScotlandUse British English from April 2022
Govan Town Hall 2021 April 9
Govan Town Hall 2021 April 9

Govan Town Hall is a former municipal facility on Govan Road, Govan, Scotland. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Govan Burgh Council, is a Category B listed building.

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Govan Town Hall
Carmichael Street, Glasgow Ibrox

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Carmichael Street
G51 2LY Glasgow, Ibrox
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