John Allan architect Stirling (1847-1922) : a man of original ideas
Campbell, Stuart J.2018
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John Allan was born in the small hamlet of Gowkhill in the parish of Carnock in 1847. He attended the Free Abbey Academy in Dunfermline and later was apprenticed to architect Robert Hay (c1819-1867). Hay had a practice at Abbey Park Place in Dunfermline. He then went on to work in Stirling. This publication gives details of his life and work, describing his style and his involvement in various projects in and around Stirling.
Main title:
John Allan architect Stirling (1847-1922) : a man of original ideas / researched and written by Stuart J. Campbell, Andy McEwan and Dorothy Wilson for and on behalf of Stirling Local History Society.
Imprint:
[Stirling] : Stirling Local History Society, 2018.
Collation:
48 p. : photos, map, ; 20 cm.
Contents:
IntroductionEarly lifeRural CottagesKing's Park SuburbExperimental StyleMonuments and Other DesignsRadical and Reforming DesignTechnical Innovations and Social ReformSignatures, Symbols and MottosModel Cottages and Architectural CompetitionsJohn Allan 1847-1922Books and Articles by John AllanReferences and SourcesNotesGazeteer of Buildings.
Local class:
B/ALL
Language:
English
BRN:
3435541