Basic Site Details

Alternative Names

The following alternative names are associated with this building/design:
	Name	Current name?	Notes
	Public Transport Department	Yes

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:
	Classification	Original classification?	Notes
	Barracks

Street Addresses

The following street addresses are associated with this building:
	Address	Main entrance?	Notes
	King Street	Yes

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:
	From	To	Event type	Notes
	21 August 1861		Journal reference	Contracts advertised
	29 January 1880			Plans for additions approved
	9 October 1953 *		Alterations and additions	Corporation propose alterations and additions, est cost £14,250, for new transport department

* earliest date known from documented sources.

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.
	Name	Role	Partnership Group	From	To	Notes
	William Ramage			1861		Contracts advertised
	John Smith II		A	1880		Additions
	W & J Smith		A	1880		Additions
	William Smith II		A	1880		Additions
	Alexander Buchanan Gardner			9 October 1953 *		Alterations and additions for new transport dept

* earliest date known from documented sources.

References

Periodical References

The following periodicals contain references to this building:
	Periodical Name	Date	Edition	Publisher	Notes
	Aberdeen University Review	21 August 1861			Contracts advertised
	Builder	9 October 1953			p560

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:
	Source	Archive name	Source catalogue no.	Notes
	Aberdeen City Archives (Copy in Public Library)	Aberdeen Plans Committee Minutes		29 January 1880
	Historic Environment Scotland	Listed Buildings Register	19998