Copy of'Criticisms of Sir George Gilbert Scott's Design for the Building for the University of Glasgow' by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson (1817-1875) Copy of original 1866 text made in 1966
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University of Glasgow
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John J. Adam was a Scottish immigrant, member of Michigan legislature, holder of various state offices, regent and treasurer of the University of Michigan. From the description of [Diploma, granting to Ioannis Iohnstone Adam a degree in liberal arts] 1826 April 7. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34368441 John Baird Hunter was born in 1837 in Paisley, the son of an apothecary named William Hunter. Together with his older brother, William Munn Hunter...
Scott, George Gilbert, Sir, 1811-1878
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English architect. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to unidentified "Gentlemen", 1864 June 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633941 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to an unidentified recipient, 1855 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633888 Sir George Gilbert Scott was perhaps the premier English architect of his day. He showed promise in his youth, and was able to study and acquire practical experience ...
Thomson, Alexander (1817-1875: architect)
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In 1864, the University of Glasgow, Scotland, awarded the architectural commission to build a new university campus on Gilmorehill to the west of the city centre to the English architect, George Gilbert Scott ( 1811-1878 ). Scott had already completed a number of notable buildings in London and his appointment was controversial with many local people feeling that the commission should have been awarded to a local architect. Upon his appointment, the University committee peppered Sco...
