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Perth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy

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Library (19th Century), Municipal Building (19th Century), School (19th Century)

Site Name Perth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy

Classification Library (19th Century), Municipal Building (19th Century), School (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) County Library; Council Offices

Canmore ID 159066

Site Number NO12SW 529

NGR NO 11678 24027

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/159066

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Perth Academy: East elevation and Strip plan (1:100) and Site plan (1:1250)
Perth Academy: East elevation and Strip plan (1:100) and Site plan (1:1250)Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Architectural details. Insc; "Old Academy, Rose Terrace, Perth.Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Section showing side of rooms for Grammar School etc. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Plan, elevation and section of window in room for Academy. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Front elevation, contract drawing. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".Perth Academy: ground, first floor plans and elevation, based measured survey, (1994). Scan of GV007501Perth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Detail of specimen ground-floor window on North frontage.Perth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Detail of clock-face, pedestal and statue on North frontage.View from north eastGeneral view of rear from south westPerth Academy: Ground and First floor plansPerth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Back elevation, contract drawing. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".General view of rear from south westInterior view of staircasePerth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy. General view from North-East.View from east north eastPerth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Plan, elevation and section of window in English class room. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".Old Academy, Rose Terrace, PerthGeneral view of rear from south westView of rear from south westInterior view of staircaseInterior view of cupolaPerth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Detail of specimen first-floor window on North frontage.Perth, Pullars Dye Works, Rose Street & North Inch Elevated view of Pullars Dye Works and Perth. Interior view of staircasePerth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Cross section looking towards South gable. Contract Drawing. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".View from north eastInterior view of staircasePerth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Plan showing finishing of third storey. Contract drawing. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Ground plan showing furnishings. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".View of rear from south westInterior view of cupolaPerth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy. General view from North-East.Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Plan and strip plan. Insc: "Old Acadmey, Rose Terrace, Perth."View of rear from south westPerth, 6, 7 Rose Terrace, Old Academy, interior. Detail of ceiling centrepiece within dome of first floor octagonal room.Perth, Rose Terrace, Old Academy. Plan showing finishing of second storey. Contract drawing. Insc: "Perth Seminaries".View from north eastView from east north east

Administrative Areas

  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Perth
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

Treasured Places (10 August 2007)

Treasured Places

In 1803-4 Perth Academy was built to designs by Robert Reid. The building housed a number of educational establishments including the Academy and Perth Grammar School. It was built in a classical style, featuring grand staircases, elegant plasterwork and a large domed schoolroom. The building has now been converted into offices.

Information from RCAHMS (SC) 10 August 2007

Haynes, N 2000

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Architecture Notes

Architect: Robert Reid 1803

AG Heiton 1901 additions

EXTERNAL REFERENCE

S.N.P.G. Scots Magazine, Vol. 23, Oct. 1761, p. 555 note on opening.

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Construction (1803 - 1804)

1803

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Design (1803 - 1804)

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Photographic Survey (18 July 2000)

2000 Area Photographic Survey

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