Springburn: Made From Girders

A. & J. Main & Co.

Around 1870 Alexander and James Main, due to increasing demand for their products, relocated their iron foundry at Hawthorn Street, Possilpark. Main's made a wide range of products from gates and railings to complete buildings for agricultural and railway purposes. Structural steelwork and bridge building became major aspects of their work. Their Clydesdale Iron Works remained operational until 1968 but the Gala Bingo now occupies the Hawthorn Street site.

Girder shop of A & J Main's Clydesdale Iron Works, Possilpark (Donated by Mr W B Brodie)