Basic Biographical Details Name: | William Sharp | Designation: | | Born: | 26 May 1859 | Died: | 25 March 1929 | Bio Notes: | William Sharp was born on 26 May 1859 in Neilston, Renfrewshire, the third son of William Maxwell Sharp, cotton mill manager, and his wife Mary Smith. He studied at Glasgow School of Art in 1883-4. At that time he gave an address of 212 St Vincent Street, suggesting that he was employed in the practice of Clarke & Bell and R A Bryden. He worked as an assistant in the Glasgow City Surveyor's Department in the years around 1900, and was mainly responsible for the design of Whitevale Street Baths. In 1901 he was living with his wife Helen Prentice in Govan. They had one son at that date.
Sharp remained in the Department rising to the position of City Architect in 1914. He remained in this post until he retired, probably about 1920. He died on 25 March 1929 survived by his wife Helen and his son John. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 121, Hill Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Private | | 1929 | | | 212, St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | 1883 * | | Address the same as that of Clarke & Bell and R A Bryden, suggesting Sharp was employed in their office | | Sharpe's Cottage, West Arthurlie Street, Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland | Private | 1891 | | The parental home where he was still living in 1891. | | 11, Leven Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland | Private | 1900 | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and TrainingEmployers* earliest date known from documented sources.
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 | | 1896 | Maryhill Public Baths and Washhouses | Maryhill | | Glasgow | Scotland | As assistant in City Surveyor's office and perhaps responsible for the design. | | 1899 | Whitevale Street Baths | | | Glasgow | Scotland | Mainly responsible for design - in City Surveyor's Department |
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