Basic Site Details Name: | Elementary and Higher Grade Schools | Town, district or village: | Blantyre | City or county: | | Country: | | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | A limited architectural competition in which eight architects were invited to submit competitive plans for the two schools. The designs of 'William Cowie, of Wishaw' were selected by the School Board William B Dow of Glasgow appointed measurer. Estimated total cost, £10,000 | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | School | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Craig Street | | Site given as Calder Street in Oct 1909 |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | December 1909 | | Competition results announced | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | James Grant Cowie | | | 1909 | | Winner named as William Cowie of Wishaw. More probably James Grant Cowie of Wishaw | | William Cowie | | | 1909 | | Winner named as William Cowie of Wishaw. More probably James Grant Cowie of Wishaw |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | School Board | |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 22 October 1909 | | | p601 -competition announced | | Building News | 24 December 1909 | | | Competition results announced |
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