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Alexander Cattanach Sr.

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Alexander Cattanach
Born26 October 1856
Scotland
Died3 September 1928(1928-09-03) (aged 71)
NationalityBritish
OccupationArchitect

Alexander Cattanach (26 October 1856 – 3 September 1928) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the late 19th century and early 20th century.[1] His designs ranged from cinema buildings to villas to schools.

Early life

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Mackenzie was born on 26 October 1856, the son of Donald and Jane.[1]

Career

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Following in his father's footsteps, Cattanach trained as a stonemason but turned to architecture, practising in Kingussie.[1]

Selected notable works

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Personal life

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Cattanach had five sons, of whom two (Donald and Alexander Jr.) were architects, one (Andrew) a road surveyor, one (William) was an engineer and one (Evan) a farmer.[1]

Cattanach dies on 3 September 1928, aged 71.

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