John Cossar printed and distributed the town's first newspaper, the 'Govan Chronicle' in 1875 and followed with publishing 'The Govan Press' in 1878.
After his death, his wife and later their two sons, continued with the printing business and added the 'Renfrew Press' and the 'Clydebank Press' to their publications.
The firm closed down on 4 May 1983.
The busts on the front of the building are Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, William Caxton, Johann Gutenberg and of Mr and Mrs Cossar.
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