Perth City Hall interior images released
June 19 2012
The Trust, which is campaigning to transform the Edwardian hall into an indoor market, claim that the images bolster their campaign by illustrating the integrity of the interior spaces.
Campaigner James Comrie, who took these pictures, said: ''The frequently repeated statement ... that Perth City Hall is a 'rotting shell' have now been shown conclusively to be completely untrue and utterly without foundation.
''The excellent condition of the interior is clearly evident and Perth and Kinross Council's property management department is to be congratulated on the standard to which it has managed to maintain this fine building at minimal cost during the eight years it has been out of use.”
Historic Scotland recently vetoed a decision by Perth & Kinross Council to replace the landmark with a civic square.
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9 Comments
#2 Posted by Paul Clerkin on 19 Jun 2012 at 18:58 PM
Nothing some sympathetic colours wouldnt cure.
#3 Posted by S Wonder on 19 Jun 2012 at 19:29 PM
What's the matter with the colours?
#4 Posted by James Tallent on 20 Jun 2012 at 07:56 AM
Stunning. Grade 1 status would fully ensure its survival. Embarrassing to consider the type of officials "representing" Perth...ignorant buffoons.
#5 Posted by graham fergus on 20 Jun 2012 at 08:43 AM
I dont understand why any one thinks Perth could support an urban plazza ?? Keep the beautifull building and use it for the community
#6 Posted by Lindsay Buchan on 20 Jun 2012 at 13:19 PM
Every time I hear of or read about the proposed demolition of this splendid building I think about the Glasgow gallery of modern art. OK it's a bit more elaborate and it's bigger but if Glasgow can do it with that building why can't Perth do something with their's. And James - it's already category B listed (we don't have grades in Scotland) and that's what protected it from demolition.
#7 Posted by Big Morag fae Glesga Harbour on 20 Jun 2012 at 15:30 PM
It's a disgrace that the councillors in Perth want to rip this STUNNING building down. I mean, a bloody glorified carpark in historic Perth is not the answer. What is wrong with people today?
@Lindsay Buchan - I agree. It could become a museum for Perth and add to the cultural offerings of a new city. It's such a beautiful sandstone building of a calibre not seen today.
@Lindsay Buchan - I agree. It could become a museum for Perth and add to the cultural offerings of a new city. It's such a beautiful sandstone building of a calibre not seen today.
#8 Posted by Dismayed. on 20 Jun 2012 at 15:36 PM
This looks exactly like Hamilton town hall internally. Its always full of civic events and weddings - surely they could do the same here.
The only reason for someone being so insistent on pulling down such a beautiful structure is if they stand to personally profit from the redevelopment. Something ain't right here.
The only reason for someone being so insistent on pulling down such a beautiful structure is if they stand to personally profit from the redevelopment. Something ain't right here.
#9 Posted by bill henderson on 16 Dec 2012 at 19:34 PM
great christmas present, saveing the building from the vandals who have tried hard to demolish it and have done so since the concert hall was built, now they can strut and display
themselves elsewhere!!!!
themselves elsewhere!!!!
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