Basic Biographical Details Name: | Archibald Anderson Symon | Designation: | | Born: | 1846 | Died: | 5 December 1930 | Bio Notes: | Archibald Anderson Symon was born in 1846 at Crathie. He was articled to John Carver of Meigle from 1866 to 1871 and remained as assistant until he became a partner in 1888. After Carver died in 1896 Symon retained the style of Carver & Symon into the 20th century. His son Alexander entered the practice as apprentice in 1890 and remained as assistant but left to gain wider experience in 1898, returning to enter into partnership with his father prior to 1912.
Archibald Symon was a member of the Dundee Institute of Architects from the time of its inception in 1902, and served as president soon thereafter. His statement in his RIBA nomination papers that he "could have been elected a Fellow at that time if I had cared" suggest that he was somewhat aggrieved at only being entitled to apply for Licentiateship, for which he was admitted on 24 June 1912, proposed by the Dundee Institute and its then president William Fleming Wilkie.
A London office was opened in 1919 with Alexander in charge, Archibald being based in Arbroath with an additional office in Forfar (Carver had offices in Meigle, Arbroath and Forfar in his later years) and retaining responsibility for the Angus end of the practice. Archibald Anderson Symon died on 5 December 1930. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Brothock House, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland | Business | 1912 * | | | | 34, Castle Street, Forfar, Angus, Scotland | Business | 1912 * | | | | 52, Lochland Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland | Private | 1912 * | | | | Brothock Bridge, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland | Business | 1930 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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 | | John Carver | 1866 | 1871 | Apprentice | | | John Carver | 1871 | 1888 | Assistant | | | Carver & Symon | 1888 | 1930 | Partner | |
RIBARIBA ProposersThe following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | William Fleming Wilkie | 24 June 1912 | for Licentiateship - as President of the Dundee Institute of Architects |
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ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 5 December 1930 | v139 | | p968 - obituary | | RIBA Journal | 19 September 1931 | v38 | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | p740 - obituary |
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 v26 no2107 |
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