Basic Biographical Details

Name: Adam Anderson
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Born: c. 1780
Died: 11 December 1846
Bio Notes: Adam Anderson was born about 1780. He was a man of many parts. He was rector of Perth Academy from 1809 to 1837. In the latter year he became Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of St Andrews. While at Perth he was involved with a number of schemes for municipal improvement including the provision of a good water supply. He acted as engineer for the water system 1830-1832 and designed the waterworks building in Perth, now the Fergusson Gallery.

Anderson was found dead in his bed on 11 December 1846.

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 11830Perth WaterworksPerth PerthshireScotland 

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 2Cameron, K J1988The Schoolmaster Engineer Abertay Historical Society 
Item 2 of 2Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 London: YUP. 4th edition 

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this :
 Periodical NameDateEditionPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 1Caledonian Mercury11 December 1846