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Shandon Hydro2427 viewsShandon Hydro and the extensive gardens. Originally West Shandon, this magnificent building was the home of Robert Napier, the greatest figure in Clyde shipbuilding and marine engineering in the mid-19th century. During World War One the Hydro became a hospital, and in World War Two it was used by the army. In 1951 it became a hotel again, but in 1957 it was closed and demolished.Dec 04, 2007
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View from St Columba Church Tower1224 viewsLooking west from the top of the St Columba Church tower. Date unknown.Nov 29, 2007
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Pierhead919 viewsRobert Brown's "Cyclists Rest" and "Pierhead Vaults" is on the Colquhoun Street corner. In the distance is the bandstand. Date unknown.Nov 29, 2007
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Sinclair Street looking north1273 viewsThis old card, looking up Sinclair Street from Clyde Street, is post-dated 1905. The nearest lamp post on the east side is inscribed Clyde St E.Nov 28, 2007
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Rosneath Castle2509 viewsThe castle and grounds from the air. Completed in 1806 by London-based architect Joseph Bonomi, this neo-classical mansion replaced a castle burnt down in 1802. It was used as a military hospital during the First World War and was home to Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise, the Dowager Duchess of Argyll, until her death in 1939. It was an HQ for the Rosneath Naval Base in World War Two, then abandoned, then damaged by fire in 1947, and demolished in 1961. Image date unknown.Nov 24, 2007
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Ardenconnel House2439 viewsA B-listed mansion in Rhu, built by the Buchanan family in the late 18th century. Ardenconnel was one of the principal estates of the old parish of Row. It was bought in 1899 by the Countrywide Holidays Association, and by 1908 could accommodate 120 guests. The CHA is the oldest walking holiday company in the country, set up in 1893 to encourage participation in, and enjoyment of, the countryside, and to this day, while no longer operating walking holidays, is still working hard to fulfil the vision of founder the Rev T.A.Leonard. The mansion was later converted into modern flats. Date unknown.Nov 24, 2007
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Clynder962 viewsA view of Clynder from Rosneath, with Barremman Pier in the distance. Date unknown.Nov 24, 2007
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Craigendoran959 viewsA view of Craigendoran from the pier. Date unknown.Nov 24, 2007
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Gareloch Road925 viewsExact location unknown. Date unknown.Nov 24, 2007
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Kidston Park1212 viewsOnly the base of the bandstand exists today.Nov 23, 2007
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Bellcairn House2695 viewsA Cove mansion designed by architect William Landless in 1876.Nov 23, 2007
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Horses and Carriage1074 viewsOutside Bellcairn House, Cove, in 1913.Nov 23, 2007
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