Tontine Building, Trongate 1868

"Tontine Building, Trongate" (1868) is a calotype photograph by Scottish photographer Thomas Annan. The image showcases the Tontine Building, a prominent architectural structure in Glasgow, Scotland. Annan's precise detail captures the building's classical facade, complete with arched doorways and decorative elements. The photograph also provides a glimpse of the bustling street life of 19th-century Glasgow, with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages passing by. This photograph exemplifies Annan's contribution to the development of photography as a tool for documenting architecture and urban life.