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and built in 1858 at a cost of £6000 for James Alexander, the proprietor of the cotton mill next door - itself an innovative 1849 fire-proof construction - to educate local children. It was known as "Alexander's Endowed School".
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In 1996 it was taken over by the East End Partnership, a local agency dedicated to urban regeneration. This commissioned extensive renovation in 2000 to form The Ladywell Business Centre, housing small businesses.
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It is built in an impressive Italianate style, with the heads of
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Knightswood Secondary School and The Dance School of Scotland
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"Basic Site Details:Alexander's School"
"John Crawford (1830-61)"
Historic Environment Scotland
"94 Duke Street St Mungo's RC School Annexe including Gatepiers (formerly Alexander's School) (Category A Listed Building) (LB33827)"
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