Description
The central pediment originally had a statue of Minerva on top. The People's Journal noted: “Crowning the pediment is a large statue of Minerva, 10 feet three inches in height, with her spindle and distaff, which forms a very tasteful termination to the apex of the centre. “This figure was executed by Mr [James] Law, carver, King William’s Dock, after a model by Mr George Maccallum of Edinburgh and weighs close upon two tons.” It has not been seen on any photos and is not visible in aerial shots of 1922 so presumably removed before then.
Location
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1 Guthrie St, Dundee DD1 5DY, UK