Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander Gorrie Chalmers | Designation: | | Born: | 1865 | Died: | 20 February 1935 | Bio Notes: | Alexander Gorrie Chalmers was a native of Perth, a son of John Chalmers, architect of Perth. Details of his early training and career are lacking but he moved to London to practise at some point but returned to Perth to work in his later years. He was a member of the Lodge of Scoone, one of the Perth High Constables and of the East Church. He retired in about 1932 and died on 20 February 1935. He was survived by his wife Jessie Berwick Burnet and left moveable estate of £2401 7s. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Sannox/3, Craigie Road, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland | Private | | 1935 | | | 9, High Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland | Business | 1889 or 1890 * | | | | 15, High Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland | Business | 1907 or 1908 * | | | | 9, High Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland | Business | 1911 * | | | | 49, South Methven Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland | Business | 1921 or 1922 | Before 1935 | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and TrainingEmployees or PupilsThe following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | John Duff | 1888 | 1891 | Apprentice | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1897 | Knox Free Church | Perth | | Perthshire | Scotland | For improvements and new church hall |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Leslie | | Leslie's Directories for Perth | | Various dates | | | Measurers\' Companion | 1911 | The Scottish Architects' and Measurers' Companion | | | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Perthshire Advertiser | 23 February 1935 | | | p13 Obituary |
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