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Frederick Street, opened 1787, was named for the Duke of York.

French Street. It was at first called Papillon Street, after Pierre Jacques Papillon, who was brought from Rouen in France in 1785 by George Macintosh to superintend a Turkey-red dyeing establishment, which latterly assumed such large dimensions in the hands of Henry Monteith & Co.

Gairbraid Street was formed on the lands of this name, which was the patrimonial estate of Miss Mary Hill.

Gallowgate Street was formed through the Gallow Muir, which was outwith the Gallowgate Port, near St. Mungo's Lane.

Gardner Street (off Dumbarton Road) was formed on the lands of Muirpark, which had been acquired by Mr. Gardner, flesher, Partick.

Garscadden Street, after the estate of this name in the parish of New Kilpatrick and county of Dumbarton.

Garscube Road, named for the estate on the bank of the Kelvin, in the parish of New Kilpatrick, and about four miles from Glasgow. It is the seat of Sir George Campbell, Bart. of Succoth.

Garthland Street, opened 1793. William Macdowal of Garthland, having bought the Shawfield mansion, formed this street in the garden which was behind. It extended to the Back Cow Lone, now Ingram Street.

George Square, opened 1787, and named in honour of King George the Third, of whom it was intended to have a statue in the centre. The public were incensed when it was enclosed, and drew down the railing several times.

George Street, east from George Square, was opened in 1792, and is named for King George the Third, its extension westward being called West George Street.