Dundee, Derby Street Cda
Slab Block(S) (20th Century)
Site Name Dundee, Derby Street Cda
Classification Slab Block(S) (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Dundee, Derby Street Central Development Area
Canmore ID 68116
Site Number NO33SE 85
NGR NO 39799 31614
NGR Description NO 397 316 and NO 398 315
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/68116
- Council Dundee, City Of
- Parish Dundee (Dundee, City Of)
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District City Of Dundee
- Former County Angus
NO33SE 85 397 316 and 398 315
Commission And Contract (1967)
A development of two 23-storey slab blocks built as public housing for Dundee Borough Council. The blocks were part of the Derby St central area development scheme. Together, they contain a total of 374 dwellings. The Camus industrialised building system was used for construction. Construction was approved by committee in 1967. The architects for the development were James Parr and Partners. The contractor was Mitchell.
Glendinning and Methusius 1994
Photographic Record (April 1982)
Photos taken by Dr Miles Glendinning for research purposes.
Photographic Record (September 1983)
Photo taken by Dr Miles Glendinning for research purposes.
Photographic Record (February 1984)
Photo taken by Dr Miles Glendinning for research purposes.
