Basic Site Details Name: | Statue of Dr Chalmers | City or county: | Edinburgh | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | Edinburgh — A bronze statue of Dr Chalmers was unveiled at Edinburgh on Saturday. The sculptor is Sir John Steell, The statue, which has been executed on the scale of 12 feet, is placed on a pedestal of red granite designed by Mr W Steell, architect (son of the sculptor), in a plain and massive style, intended to harmonise with the prevailing style of the monument. This structure has been erected by Messrs. Macdonald, Field, and Company, Aberdeen.
| Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Sculpture | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Castle Street | | | | George Street | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1878 | | | Unveiling details : 27 July 1878
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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 | | William Steell | | | 1878 | | Design of pedestal base |
ReferencesPeriodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 2 August 1878 | | | p120 - unveiling |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland | Canmore | ID 99085 | |
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