Basic Biographical Details

Name: James William Reid
Designation:  
Born: 27 August 1910
Died: 5 October 1994
Bio Notes: James William Reid was born on 27 August 1910, the son of James Lindsay Reid, railway surfaceman, and his wife, Catherine Reid (nee Reid). He was described on his death certificate as 'chief clerk of works'.

He commenced practice in 1924 with an office at 79 West Regent Street, Glasgow. He was still at that address in 1939. He seems to have signed the drawings for the Austin Reed building in Glasgow in 1926, perhaps actiing as chief clerk of works for Westwood & Emberton. He retired in 1960. The practice was taken over by his assistant S Lothian Barclay, who had joined the practice sometime before 1956. Robert McLaren and Geoffrey Jarvis were also in the office at this time. In 1959 the office was moved to 19 Woodside Place and became S Lothian Barclay.

Reid died at Kingseat Hospital Newmachar.

There are two James W Reids mixed up here.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 179, West Regent Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusiness1924After 1939 

Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 3Stuart Lothian Barclay  Assistant 
Item 2 of 3James Miller WhalleyNovember 1923April 1926Apprentice 
Item 3 of 3William McKendrick McLean19281931Assistant 

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 41919Glasgow Housing competition, two-storey block of two houses of 3 or 4 apartments (model)  GlasgowScotlandAwarded second premium of £50
Item 2 of 41926Premises for Austin Reed  GlasgowScotlandSigned the drawings - perhaps as assistant to Westwood & Emberton??
Item 3 of 41948Clydesdale Cabinet Works Ltd, Elliot StreetAnderston GlasgowScotlandAlterations, additions and other works
Item 4 of 4195032-48 London Road, Glasgow  GlasgowScotlandArchitect for alterations and additions

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 3Bailey, Rebecca M1996Scottish architects' papers: a source book Edinburgh: The Rutland Pressp143
Item 2 of 3RIBA1930The RIBA Kalendar 1930-1931 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 
Item 3 of 3RIBA1939The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 London: Royal Institute of British Architects 

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Builder14 April 1950  p505
Item 2 of 2Builder5 May 1950  p612

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1H M Register HouseDeath Register