A tale of two palaces

Templeton's Carpet Factory in Glasgow is an industrial building yet was built in the very grandest style. Modeled on the Doge's Palace in Venice, it is a stunning example of industrial optimism.

Templeton's temple of industrial optimism

Templeton's Carpet Factory still graces Glasgow

The Doge's Palace, Venice was the inspiration for Templeton's factory.

Thank you to @LoveArchaeology for sharing the great building with us.

To learn more, please visit the website of @rcahms

http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/45135/details/glasgow+62+templeton+street+templeton+s+carpet+factory/

Further information is in the archives of @GUArchives

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb0248-stod-201

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