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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Port Glasgow] U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church (seats for 900) Mr Lauder Minister
Mr Buchan
002.11 A plain oblong building on the North side of Princes Street. Its interior is handsomely fitted up with pulpit pre-centors Desk Elders Desk. and is sufficiently commodious for about 900 sitters. The minister is the Reverend Lauder whose Stipend is made by Seat Rents.
TOWN HALL [Port Glasgow] Town Hall & School
Town Hall & School
Town Officer
Mr Buchan Town Clerk
002.11 A small oblong building erected at the expense of the town. This upper flat is appropriated as the hall and the low or ground flat occupied as the Burgh or Parochial School The Free Masons' Hall at the end forms part of the same building. ground flat of it is appropriated as the Parochial Boards Office which name may be identified upon if you think proper. "Masons' Hall" is the popular expression and not Free Masons' Hall.
FREE MASONS' HALL Masons' Hall
Masons' Hall
Masons' Hall
Town Officer
Mr Buchan
Mr Gray Town Treasurer
002.11 A small oblong building erected at the expense of the town. This upper flat is appropriated as the hall and the low or ground flat occupied as the Burgh or Parochial School The Free Masons' Hall at the end forms part of the same building. ground flat of it is appropriated as the Parochial Boards Office which name may be identified upon if you think proper. "Masons' Hall" is the popular expression and not Free Masons' Hall.
ROPEWORK LANE Ropework Lane
Ropework Lane
Corner Ticket
Mr Buchan
002.11 A narrow Lane leading from the East end of Dockhead Street and terminating at "Barr's Brae Foot". It is wholly paved and lighted up with gas.

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Plan 2.11 No.15 Trace 1 Port Glasgow

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