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Centenary Cross1415 viewsThe pink granite centenary cross in the centre of Colquhoun Square in 1905. It was donated in 1903 by Sir James Colquhoun, the 30th of Luss and 5th Baronet, to mark the centenary of the granting of the Burgh Charter in 1902. Later it was moved to the north west quadrant of the square for road safety reasons.
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Helensburgh from Rosneath1415 viewsA view of Helensburgh from above Rosneath, published by E.Eakin, Post Office, Rosneath. Image date unknown, probably early 1900s.
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West Helensburgh1412 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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The Plaza Ballroom1404 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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Railway Yard1404 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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East Bay1400 viewsThe East Bay with the pier in the distance. Image date unknown.
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Hermitage Park entrance1400 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 south1398 viewsLooking down Sinclair Street from Princes Street, circa 1955.
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Colquhoun Square1396 viewsThe south west quadrant of Colquhoun Square, showing one of the two granite water fountains. Circa 1907.
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Helensburgh West1391 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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The Post Office1384 viewsLooking across Colquhoun Square from the north east quadrant — which has a palm tree in its flowerbed — towards the Post Office. Image circa 1970.
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Aerial view1384 viewsA 1930s aerial view of the west side of the town centre from Sinclair Street to John Street.
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