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James Salmon

James Salmon (1805-1888) was a Scottish architect, active chiefly in Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Salmon served his apprenticeship with John Brash, who between 1823 and 1829 designed the houses of Glasgow's Blythswood Square. Salmon would no doubt have been involved with the work.

Also recorded as Sr. James Salmon · James, I Salmon · James, Sr. Salmon

James Salmon

The Hatrack Building, St Vincent Street, Glasgow

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Born
1805
Died
1888
Nationality
United Kingdom
Occupation
architect

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James Salmon (1805-1888) was a Scottish architect, active chiefly in Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Salmon served his apprenticeship with John Brash, who between 1823 and 1829 designed the houses of Glasgow's Blythswood Square. Salmon would no doubt have been involved with the work.

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