Basic Biographical Details

Name: Robert Jonas Gildard
Designation:  
Born: 3 May 1868
Died:  
Bio Notes: Robert J Gildard was thought by Alexander Wright to be the son of Thomas Gildard, but since the latter was described as single on his death. Robert J Gildard seems to have been the son of James Gildard (b.1830) in Bonhill and who was a hotel keeper in Ayr and Argyll. He may have been a brother of Thomas Gildard. He was closely associated with Tait Conner and Henry Mitchell, went out to South Africa and worked there with Conner and Sir Herbert Baker; he had previously worked in the Edinburgh City Architect's Office under Robert Morham on the Fire Station. He also exhibited a sketch design for a public hall at the RSA in 1900.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 2South AfricaBusiness   
Item 2 of 221, Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh, ScotlandBusiness1900 *  

* earliest date known from documented sources.

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 31896Glasgow Necropolis, Monument to Thomas Gildard  GlasgowScotland 
Item 2 of 31897Central Fire Station  EdinburghScotlandResponsible for the drawings
Item 3 of 31900Public Hall   Scotland 

References

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 2Census records onlineCensuses  
Item 2 of 2Professor David M Walker personal archiveProfessor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive material Research by Alexander Wright