User:Jim Craigie/James Hoey Craigie
James Hoey Craigie | |
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| Born | 7 May 1870 |
| Died | 30 March 1930 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Architect |
James Hoey Craigie FRIBA (7 May 1870 – 30 March 1930) was a Scottish architect. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art. In 1894 he won the Alexander Thomson travelling scholarship which he spent in France and Italy. In 1905 he was made a partner in the firm Clarke & Bell, its name changing to Clarke & Bell & J H Craigie. [1] [2] [3]
James H Craigie's significant work includes the domed roof and restaurant additions to the Grosvenor Building, 72-80 Gordon Street (1907)[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]; the reconstruction of the Justiciary Courthouse, Jocelyn Square (1910-13)[11][12][13]; Corona Bar, Langside (1912-13)[14][15]; and St Mary's Parish Church, Kirkintilloch (1912-14)[16].
James H Craigie served as a captain in the Royal Engineers during the First World War, holding a commission in the 7th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry from 1908.[17] He died of liver cancer on 30 March 1930. [1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Dictionary of Scottish Architects - James Hoey Craigie Biography
- ^ Glasgow - City of Sculpture - James Hoey Craigie Biography
- ^ Dictionary of Scottish Architects - Clarke & Bell & J H Craigie
- ^ Grosvenor Building by Alexander Thomson and J H Craigie
- ^ Grosvenor Building - Domed Roof Section - J H Craigie 1902-07
- ^ Grosvenor Building, Gordon Street, Glasgow
- ^ Burrell Collection Photo Library, 1955 Survey - Grosvenor Building
- ^ Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland - Grosvenor Building
- ^ Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland - Grosvenor Building
- ^ Grosvenor Building, 72-80 Gordon Street, Glasgow
- ^ Dictionary of Scottish Architects - Justiciary Court Houses
- ^ Listed Building Report - Justiciary Courts, 212 Saltmarket
- ^ Glasgow Green Court-house (now known as 'High Courts'), reconstructed as Justiciary Courts by J H Craigie
- ^ Dictionary of Scottish Architects - Corona Bar
- ^ Langside Heritage Trail - 21. Corona Bar (page 31)
- ^ Dictionary of Scottish Architects - St Mary's Parish Church, Kirkintilloch
- ^ The London Gazette, 25 September, 1908