Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander Corbett Barrie | Designation: | | Born: | 19 December 1890 | Died: | 26 July 1966 | Bio Notes: | Alexander Corbett Barrie was born on 19 December 1890, the son of George May Barrie, wine and spirit merchant, and his wife Mary Corbett. He was apprenticed to James Lowe from July 1908 until 1913, taking classes at Dundee Technical College. Lowe took Barrie into partnership shortly before his death in November 1922, along with his son Robert William Lowe; the two continued the practice thereafter, with Barrie as senior partner. The firm is generally referred to as Lowe & Barrie but appears also to have been known as James Lowe & Co.
Barrie was admitted LRIBA in late 1930 or early 1931, his proposers being Patrick Hill Thoms, William Salmond and the then secretary of the Dundee Institute of Architects.
Lowe and Barrie were primarily civil engineers. Like W B D Keith they called on Vernon Constable when sophisticated work was required, as at the alterations to A & S Henry's and the Masonic Hall, Tullideph Road, both in Dundee.
Barrie died at home on 26 July 1966, survived by his wife Margaret Robertson Aitken. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 6, Arnhall Gardens, Dundee, Scotland | Private | | 1966 | | | 104, Commercial Street, Dundee, Scotland | Business | 1922 | After 1950 | |
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | James Lowe | July 1908 | 1913 | Apprentice | | | James Lowe | 1913 | Before 1922 | Assistant | | | Lowe & Barrie | 1922 | After 1936 | Partner | |
RIBARIBA ProposersThe following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | William Salmond | 1930 or 1931 | for Licentiateship | | Patrick Hill Thoms | 1930 or 1931 | for Licentiateship |
Buildings and Designs
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1939 | The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1950 | The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | L no3573 (box 13) |
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