Basic Biographical Details

Name: William Reid
Designation:  
Born: c. 1772
Died: 19 September 1849
Bio Notes: William Reid was born about 1772 and was a quarry-master, builder and architect in Lochee, Dundee. He was employed in all three capacities in the expansion of Dundee in the early 19th century. He was well-known locally and his pseudonym was ‘The Baron’. He designed various buildings in the Lochee area.

He died on 19 September 1849 aged 77. An elaborate monument was erected to his memory in Mains Churchyard.

Private and Business Addresses

The following private or business addresses are associated with this :
 AddressTypeDate fromDate toNotes
Item 1 of 1Liff Road, Dundee, ScotlandPrivatec. 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 21824Weavers' HallLochee DundeeScotland 
Item 2 of 21826Lochee UP ChurchLochee DundeeScotland 

References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this :
 Author(s)DateTitlePartPublisherNotes
Item 1 of 3Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 London: YUP. 4th edition 
Item 2 of 3Elliot, A1911Lochee as it was and as it is   
Item 3 of 3Post Office Directories