What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Town Hall opened in 1862 and was designed in the "Scottish Baronial" style by the painter and architect Charles Wilson (1810 - 1863) to replace the Toolbooth as the town council's meeting place. It was extended in 1876-77 to a design by Robert Dagleish (1839 - 1898) to accommodate the police office, jail and a new council chamber. Recorded plaque organisation: Rutherglen Heritage Trail.
Charles Wilson was a painter and architect who designed the Town Hall in the "Scottish Baronial" style, showcasing his significant contribution to architectural heritage in Scotland.
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