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City Chambers, entrance arches
Hunter, A. L., 1975, Photograph
City Chambers, entrance arches
City Chambers, entrance arches
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Item no
12094
Title
City Chambers, entrance arches
Description
Thick, stone arches create a covered walkway that leads from the High Street in Edinburgh and into the small courtyard that sits in front of the main door of the City Chambers. A balustraded walkway appears on top of the arched walkway.
Artist / maker
Hunter, A. L.
Date
1975
Size
51.6 x 40.3 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
City Chambers was designed by John Adam and built between 1753-61. It was intended as premises for a merchant exchange, but this was not entirely successful and the building was overtaken by Edinburgh Council during the 19th century. The council instigated significant extensions to the building in the years around 1900. The building was constructed over several Old Town closes. One of these subterranean streets, Mary King's Close, is now open to the public.
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