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Basic Biographical Details
| Name: | Alexander Porteous Gracie |
| Designation: | Architect |
| Born: | 1886 |
| Died: | 1963 |
| Bio Notes: | Alexander Porteous Gracie was born in 1886 and was articled to Mills & Shepherd of Dundee in 1903. He subsequently moved to London where he worked as assistant to Francis T Verity, Gibson & Gordon, and Bernard George, although the dates of his service in each practice are unknown. He served in the armed forces from 1914 to 1919 but resumed his career thereafter and by 1926 was George's chief assistant. He was still in the same position when he was admitted LRIBA on 21 October 1941, his proposers being George, James Glen Sivewright Gibson and Walter Symington Athol Gordon. He remained at the same address until his death in 1963 aged 77. His death was registered between January and March. |
Private and Business Addresses
| The following private or business addresses are associated with this architect: | |||||
| Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | |
 | 4 Vernon Court/44, Berrylands Road, Surbiton, Surrey, England | Private | 1941 * | 1963 | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and Training
Employers
| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this architect (click on an item to view details): | |||||
| Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | |
| Mills & Shepherd | 1903 | c. 1908 | Apprentice | |
| Francis Thomas Verity | After 1908 | Before 1926 | Assistant | |
| Gibson & Gordon | After 1914 | Before 1926 | Assistant | |
| Bernard George | 1926 | After 1941 | Chief Assistant | Probably assistant to George prior to this time |
RIBA
RIBA Proposers
| The following individuals proposed this architect for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | |||
| Name | Date proposed | Notes | |
| Bernard George | 21 October 1941 | for Licentiateship |
| James Glen Sivewright Gibson | 21 October 1941 | for Licentiateship |
| Walter Symington Athol Gordon | 21 October 1941 | for Licentiateship |
References
Archive References
| The following archives hold material relating to this architect: | ||||
| Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | |
| England and Wales | Births, marriages and deaths | ||
| RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | L no5013 (combined box 50) | |
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