Old Photograph Argyle Street and Union Street Glasgow Scotland

Old photograph of the intersection of Argyle Street with the junction of Jamaica Street and Union Street in Glasgow, Scotland. Originally known as Westergait, Argyle Street led west from Trongate to the city's West Port, the western gate out of the city's walls. It was renamed in honour of the Duke of Argyll, some time after the removal of the West Port in 1751, as a result of the expansion of the city westward. Union Street was called Union Place till Gordon Street was opened in 1802. Sir Andrew Orr, who was Provost in 1854 had a considerable monetary interest in this street.



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