Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander McGregor Mitchell | Designation: | | Born: | 1842 | Died: | 4 October 1904 | Bio Notes: | Alexander McGregor Mitchell was born in 1842 and spent his early years on the Rosehall estate where his father was factor and was educated at Dundyvan Academy. His earliest known employment in building was at the Deaf and Dumb Institute in Glasgow in 1866-68, presumably as James Salmon's clerk of works. Thereafter he worked for William Shanks of Airdrie. Appointment as Master of Works to the Buchanans of Drumpelier and then architect to the Colts of Gartsherrie enabled him to open his own office in Coatbridge and obtain the appointment of burgh engineer. Eventually he became architect and surveyor to most of the estates and trusts in the Coatbridge area - including that of Mr Peddie Waddell of Balquhatston, Slamannan. In 1894, by which date the quality of the practice's work was markedly improved, Mitchell was joined by his son Alexander McGregor Mitchell Junior (born 1878) as an apprentice. He was given responsibility for the planning of tenements and small villas, and in 1899 he became chief assistant. He took full charge of the office in 1900.
Alexander McGregor Mitchell Senior died in Airdrie on 4 October 1904, leaving £6,400 19s 10d and a widow, Marion Stirling Thomson and 'large family'. His son continued the practice on his own account thereafter. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Rosehall Lodge, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | 1888 | | | | Bank Buildings, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Business | Before 1888 | 1904 | | | 83, Aitchison Street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | 1896 * | | |
* 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 | | Salmon, Son & Ritchie | 1866(?) | 1868(?) | Clerk | | | William Shanks | 1868(?) | Before 1894 | Assistant | |
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Buildings and Designs
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Johnston, W T | 2003 | Artists of Scotland | | Officina Publications CDROM | | | Peden, Allan | 1992 | The Monklands: an illustrated architectural guide | | RIAS | p54 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser | 8 October 1904 | | | Obituary | | Glasgow Herald | 5 October 1904 | | | Short obituary |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Professor David M Walker personal archive | Professor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive material | | Additional research by Iain Paterson (birth year, death dates and addresses) |
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