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Western extension to City Chambers
Unknown, 1932, Photograph
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Western extension to City Chambers
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Item no
2822
Title
Western extension to City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh
Description
Black and white photograph depicting the renovation of buildings on the Royal Mile. Scaffolding and wooden fences form a barrier between the street and two large buildings undergoing change in structure. Men and woman stand near the fencing.
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Unknown
Date
1932
Size
21.5 x 16.2 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's 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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