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Thomson, Alexander ("Greek Thomson")
architect; b. 1817 (at Balfron, Scotland) ; d. 1875.
He began life in a lawyer's office, where he was discovered by the architect, Robert Foote. About 1834 he entered the office of John Baird in Glasgow. Thomson made a special study of Greek architecture, and was famous for his successful adaptation of Greek motifs. Among his many works in Glasgow are the churches in Caledonia Road, Vincent Street, and Queen's Park, the Egyptian Hall in Union Street, and many buildings in Gordon Street.
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