
Paisley Architects – James Donald
Paisley Architects – James Donald (Part 7 of 7)
We’ve come to the final post in the Paisley Architects series. This week’s focus is on James Donald.
Records indicate Donald was born in 1852 just outside Paisley, but the details are unclear as to exactly where. He trained with Alexander ‘Greek’ Thompson, this influence can be seen in Donald’s work, before setting up his own practice in 1881 at 22 Caledonia Street, Paisley. Becoming a member of the Liberal Party afforded him the luxury of being commissioned to design the Liberal Club in 1886, which was the first building to be designed by James Donald within Paisley. Donald made it his priority to design and build his own home early on and this building still stands today as a private residential home.
Some of his well known work included:
Liberal Club
Dunraven, 19 Arkleston Road. Donald’s family home while he lived in Paisley.
6 Hunterhill Road
8 Hunterhill Road
10 and 12 Hunterhill Road
7 Riccartsbar Ave
11 Riccartsbar Ave
20 Smithhill Street
30-38 Broomlands Road
71-81 Causeyside Street
83 Neilston Road
Abercorn Bowling Club
Dunn Square. Comprises of 8 paths all leading to the Queen Victoria Statue in the centre. This runs along the water across from the Town Hall and is lined with cherry trees which bloom every spring.
33 Gauze Street
86 Glasgow Road
Sherwood Church, Glasgow Road
70 Causeyside Street
4 Glasgow Road
11 Orchard Street
Upon retirement in 1914, he moved to 30 Robertson Street, Greenock where he spent the remainder of his days there until his death in 9th April 1917.
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