The
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald
of 18 January 1889 carried the following report.
CONTRACT FOR ARDROSSAN NEW CONSTABULARY STATION
We have very great pleasure in reporting today that our indefatigable contractor,
Bailie Thomas Glen, builder, Saltcoats has been successful in obtaining the
important contract of the whole works in connection with the erection of the
new constabulary station (shown below in 2003) on that vacant site so conveniently
and centrally situated to the south of the Bank of Scotland. The bailie has,
like a worthy citizen, divided the work among local tradesmen as follows: joiner
work - Mr A Dunlop, Ardrossan; slater, plumber and gasfitter work - Messrs J
Hogarth, Ardrossan; plasterwork Mr Robert Boyd, Saltcoats. We have further pleasure
in stating that Bailie Glen has secured the whole contract to erect stables
and dwelling houses for the Caledonian Railway Company at the head of Glasgow
Street, Ardrossan and also the services of the above tradesman for the several
works. This should keep these local employers busy for several months to come.