Usher Hall, Lothian Road

Category

Library Item

Item no

18148

Title

Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh

Description

A large ornate building with a domed roof, arched doorways and elaborate stone carvings. There is a woman in hat and coat standing facing the covered entrance. At either side of the entrance there are street lamps and display boards for posters.

Artist / maker

Smith, John

Date

1927

Size

6.8 x 11.1 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This is a photograph from the book 'Origin, nomenclature and location of various houses and streets in Edinburgh'. The Usher Hall is situated just off Lothian Road in Edinburgh. It was built between 1911 and 1914 with a donation from the brewer Andrew Usher. The concert hall serves as a venue for both classical and contemporary music.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Domes

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Usher Hall

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Concert halls

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

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