Basic Site Details Name: | Bowbridge Works | City or county: | Dundee | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Works | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Dens Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1857 | 1885 | | Five storey mill; only one half built. Competed 1885 | | 1861 | | | Factory | | 1872 | | | Engine house and new weaving sheds | | 1874 | | | Four calendering sheds and two warehouses | | 1880 | | | Mechanics shop | | 1882 | 1883 | | Six raw jute warehouses, stables and cart shed | | 1884 | 1885 | | Warehouses on Isla Street | | 1884 | | | Six preparation sheds | | 1885 | | | Main gate and sculpture of camel | | 1984 | 1987 | Demolition | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe 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 | | James Guthrie Orchar | | A | 1857 | 1885 | New buildings as detailed in 'events' | | Robertson & Orchar | | A | 1857 | 1885 | New buildings as specified in 'events' | | William Robertson | | A | 1857 | 1885 | New buildings as specified in 'events' |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Grimond, J & A | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Dundee Yearbook | 1898 | | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | New Register House | Wills and Testaments | | Will of J G Orchar, 19 December 1891 |
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