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Colquhoun Square1296 viewsAn image of Colquhoun Square circa 1905, when the centenary monument was in the middle of the square and stone fountains stood in the north east and south west quadrants.
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West Helensburgh1295 viewsThe west side of Sinclair Street from just below West Argyle Street, taken from the St Columba Church tower. Circa 1912.
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Railway Yard1291 viewsThe old Helensburgh Central Station railway yard adjacent to East King Street, in the area now occupied by the Co-op, circa 1914. On the left can be seen the Baptist Church, with the original Baptist Church beside the burn behind it.
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Helensburgh from Rosneath1291 viewsA view of Helensburgh from above Rosneath, published by E.Eakin, Post Office, Rosneath. Image date unknown, probably early 1900s.
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East Bay1288 viewsThe East Bay with the pier in the distance. Image date unknown.
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Hermitage Park entrance1288 viewsThe most recent entrance to Hermitage Park — from Sinclair Street — shortly after it was created. In the distance is Hermitage Primary School. Image by courtesy of Helensburgh Library; date unknown.
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Sinclair Street looking south1285 viewsLooking down Sinclair Street from Princes Street, circa 1955.
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Colquhoun Square1278 viewsThe south west quadrant of Colquhoun Square, showing one of the two granite water fountains. Circa 1907.
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The Plaza Ballroom1276 viewsThe Plaza Ballroom at 23 John Street opened in 1927 and was very popular with British and American servicemen during World War Two who knew it as the 'Honky Tonk'. Eventually the site was bought by the Town Council, and in 1970 it was demolished and flats built on the site. From 1913-27 it was the Cine Electric Picture House, closing because of competition from other cinemas.
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Helensburgh West1274 viewsAn aerial view of west Helensburgh, showing Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club in the days of its original wooden pavilions, and the Helensburgh Football Club pitch at Ardencaple. The image, date unknown, is from the collection of William Orr of Rhu, who was at one time the Burgh Engineer before becoming the Assistant Engineer for Argyllshire, and it was supplied by his great nephew, Alistair Quinlan.
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Aerial view1269 viewsA 1930s aerial view of the west side of the town centre from Sinclair Street to John Street.
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Stormy seafront1266 viewsA view from the pier on a very stormy day at 3.35 p.m. looking towards the bandstand, the Granary when it was used as a garage, and the Old Parish Church. Image c.1920.
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