James Smart (architect)
James Smart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1847 Perth, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 22 February 1903 (aged 55) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Architect |
James Smart (1847 – 22 February 1903) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the first half of the 19th century. He designed several notable buildings in Perthshire, several of which are now of listed status.
Life and career[edit]
Smart was born in 1847 to James Smart and Ann Stewart. His father's brother was noted architect David Smart, whose career choice he opted to pursue. James had become a partner with his uncle in the firm D & J Stewart by 1887. The partnership had dissolved by 1895, possibly due to a family rift from the readmittance of James's son, John Walker Smart, to the practice. John was articled to his father in 1888, before gaining further experience with Edinburgh's Peddie & Kinnear four years later, followed by stints at McLuckie & Walker in Stirling and Dundee's Thomas Martin Cappon.[1] He went on to work in Winnipeg, Canada.[2]
David kept his office in Perth's Victoria Buildings at 42 Tay Street, with James opening his own business at 28 York Place, later becoming James Smart & Son.[1]
Death[edit]
Smart died on 22 February 1903, aged 55.[3] He had been living at The Brae on Perth's Glasgow Road.
Selected notable works[edit]
- Blairgowrie Methodist Church (1887) – now Category B listed[4]
- Union Street Public Hall, Coupar Angus (1887) – now Category C listed[5]
- St Leonard's Church, Perth (1891; additions) – now Category B listed[6]
- 6–12 Kinnoull Street, Perth (1895) – now Category C listed[7]
- 33 St John Street, Perth (1898) – now Category B listed[8]
- Royal Bank of Scotland Buildings, Perth (1899) – now Category B listed[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report (May 25, 2022, 1:17 am)". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Smart, John Walker | Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada". dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ The British Architect, 6 March, 1903, p. 182
- ^ "RATTRAY (NEW), BOAT BRAE, RIVERSIDE METHODIST CHURCH INCLUDING CHURCH HALL, BOUNDARY WALLS, RAILINGS AND GATES (LB22324)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "UNION STREET, TOWN HALL INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALLS (LB51347)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "KING STREET, FORMER ST LEONARD'S PARISH CHURCH (LB39309)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "KINNOUL STREET 31, 33 (E. SIDE) (LB39525)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "ST JOHN STREET, (W. SIDE) 27-33 (ODD NUMBERS) (LB39609)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "4 KINNOULL STREET AND 197 HIGH STREET (LB39528)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 25 May 2022.