What secrets does a skyscraper hold? The Beresford building whispers tales of Glasgow’s vibrant past. The Beresford, standing proudly on Sauchiehall Street, was once Glasgow’s tallest building between the two World Wars. A marvel of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne architecture, it opened in 1938 for the Empire Exhibition. Imagine the excitement as visitors from around the globe flocked to this “skyscraper,” seven stories of gleaming modernity. It cost £170,000 to build, a testament to the city’s ambition. The Beresford played host to a young John F. Kennedy in 1939, delivering his first public address within its elegant walls. From a glamorous hotel, the Beresford transitioned into student housing, known as Baird Hall, named after the Scottish inventor of television, John Logie Baird. For decades, students roamed its halls, studied in its rooms, and perhaps even dreamt of their own future addresses. Now, the Beresford has been transformed into private flats, continuing its legacy as a home to Glasgow’s residents. The revolving door, a relic of its Art Deco past, still welcomes visitors, now to the café, restaurant, and nightclub on the ground floor. The Beresford stands as a testament to Glasgow’s ever-evolving spirit, a place where history, architecture, and modern life intertwine.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to