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Kelvin Hall (Glasgow, Scotland)

LC control no.no2017136601
Descriptive conventionsrda
Corporate name headingKelvin Hall (Glasgow, Scotland)
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Beginning date1927
LocatedGlasgow (Scotland)
Found inKelvin Hall, 2017: p. 7 (The Kelvin Hall is one of the best-known, best-loved buildings in the West of Scotland; it opened as the city's main exhibition centre in 1927, replacing a temporary wooden structure built for the Glasgow International Exhibition; a popular annual Christmas Carnival and Circus ran for 60 years between the years of 1924-1984; in the 1960-1970s, the building became a venue for concerts and performances from stars like Elton John, Leonard Cohen and The Who; in the 1980s the building was converted into an International Sports Arena; in 1987 it also housed the Museum of Transport which was moved from itsoriginal home in Pollockshields Tram Depot; the building became available for redevelopment with the opening of the Riverside Museum in 2011 and the Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in 2013)
Associated languageeng