Elevation - Design for repositioning of parapet wall and steps of General Register House
SC 457601
Description Elevation - Design for repositioning of parapet wall and steps of General Register House
Catalogue Number SC 457601
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of EDD 179/25 P
Scope and Content 19th century view of General Register House, Princes Street, Edinburgh Register House was the first major work to be started in the New Town in 1774. Designed by Robert and James Adam, and completed in 1826 by Robert Reid, it was one of the first buildings in Britain designed for the specific purpose of storing archives. This long frontage, which faces North Bridge, is quite simple, with the original curved steps leading to the front door. The pedimented centrepiece has four Corinthian columns, with three decorated panels between them, and the royal coat of arms above. Although Register House was partially built by 1778, lack of funds prevented it being finished. For six years it remained uninhabited - 'the most magnificent pigeon house in Europe' - until it was finally completed in 1826 at a total cost of £80,000. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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