Basic Biographical Details

Name: John Weir
Designation:  
Born:  
Died: 13 December 1834
Bio Notes: John Weir practised as an architect in Glasgow. He was admitted to the Incorporation of Wrights in 1814. Little is yet known of his work. He acted as agent in letting houses and other property including a house at Sandyford, Dumbarton Road, opposite the Botanic Gardens and Bridgeton Tea Garden with its greenhouse, arbours, baths, aviary, fish pond and house with garden.

He died on 13 December 1834 at his house in London Street.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 3Glasgow, ScotlandBusiness   
Item 2 of 35, Great Hamilton Street, Glasgow, ScotlandBusiness1826  
Item 3 of 315, London Street, Glasgow, ScotlandPrivate/businessc. 18261834 

Employment and Training

Employees or Pupils

The following individuals were employed or trained by this (click on an item to view details):
 NameDate fromDate toPositionNotes
Item 1 of 2James Wylsonc. 1827c. 1832Apprentice 
Item 2 of 2James Wylsonc. 18321836Assistant 

Buildings and Designs

This was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details):
 Date startedBuilding nameTown, district or villageIslandCity or countyCountryNotes
Item 1 of 21824London Street  GlasgowScotlandFacades. (N.B. Weir lived at 15 London Street from at least 1826).
Item 2 of 2c. 1830Glasgow Royal Asylum  GlasgowScotlandPlans for enlargement (unexecuted?)

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 3Colvin, H M1995A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-18403rd editionNew Haven and London: Yale University Press 
Item 2 of 3Incorporation of Wrights1880Incorporation of Wrights in Glasgow  p68
Item 3 of 3Kenna and Mooney1983People's Palaces  p19

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Glasgow Herald8 May 1826   
Item 2 of 2Glasgow Herald27 November 1826   

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this :
 SourceArchive NameSource Catalogue No.Notes
Item 1 of 1New Register HouseWills and Testaments Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills and Inventories