John Currie (Scottish architect)
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John Currie | |
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 Currie was responsible for the door and interior alterations at Crail Tolbooth and Town Hall in 1886 | |
| Born | 14 December 1839 |
| Died | 22 September 1922 (aged 82) Elie, Fife, Scotland |
| Occupation | Architect |
John Currie (14 December 1839 – 25 September 1922)[1] was a Scottish architect, prominent in the 19th and early 20th centuries.[2] He designed several notable buildings in Scotland, including town halls, schools and churches. Several of his works are now listed buildings.
Career
Around 1862, Currie's father's business became Thomas Currie & Sons, presumably marking John's joining the company.[2]
Currie was working independently around 1870, in a practice at 5 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh. It does not seem that the business had a long existence, for it appeared in the Post Office directory for 1870–71 only.[2]
He returned to his hometown, Elie, and formed another independent practice, with his father as his main client.[2]
Currie's son, Thomas William, went into practice (named J. & T. W. Currie) with him in late 1903 or early 1904.[2]
Selected notable works
- Elie Parish Church (1855) – now Category B listed[3]
- Elie Primary School (1858) – north block only; now Category C listed[4]
- Elie and Earlsferry Town Hall (1872) – now Category B listed[5][6]
- Kellie Castle, Pittenweem (1878) – repairs; now Category B listed[7]
- Crail Tolbooth and Town Hall (1886) – alterations, including doorway; now Category A listed[8]
- Crail mercat cross (1887) – capital and finial added; – now Category B listed[9]
- Elie and Earlsferry Town Hall (1887)
- Claremont, Elie (1897)
- Elie Golf Club clubhouse (1907) – addition