Basic Biographical Details Name: | James Oliver | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | James Oliver studied at Glasgow School of Achitecture and subsequently obtained a Diploma in Town Planning. He was admitted ARIBA in 1949. In 1950 he gave his address as Dalry in Ayrshire but by 1960 he had moved to Dumbarton where he had a salaried post in the Dumbarton County Architect's Department. By 1979 he was Director of Architectural Services with Dumbarton District Council and remained in this post until at least 1987. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 41, Merksworth Avenue, Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland | Private/business(?) | 1950 * | | | | Dumbarton County Archtects Department, Council Off, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland | Business | 1970 | After 1987 | | | 35, Round Riding Road, Dumbarton, Dinbartonshire, Scotland | Private | 1994 * | | |
* 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 | | Dumbarton County Architect's Office | 1970 * | After 1987 | Architect | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1950 | Premises, Carrick Street | Anderston | | Glasgow | Scotland | Architect for additions and alterations | | 1973 | Lennox Evangelical Church | Dumbarton | | Dunbartonshire | Scotland | Uncertain if this is as within his work for County Council or independently? |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1950 | The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1970 | RIBA Directory 1970 | | | | | RIBA | 1987 | RIBA Directory of Members 1987 | | | | | RIBA | 1994 | A Directory of RIBA Members | | | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 6 January 1950 | | | p28 |
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