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LEI PER, William was born on May 21, 1839 in Glasgow. Son of William Lei per and Jane Mellis.
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William LEI PER
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Studied at High School, Glasgow, I and private school.
Career
Associate Royal Scottish Academy, 1891. Pupil of Boucher and Cousland, architects. Afterwards with William White, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and J. L. Pearson, R.A.
Designed Dowanhill, Camphill, and Hyndland churches. Sun Fire Offices, Glasgow. Messrs. Templetons’ factory.
Kinloch-Moidart.
Kelly, Cairndhu, Comliill, Ballimore, Glendaruel, Auchenbothie, and other mansions. Dumbarton and Partick Burgh buildings. Also designed the decorations for Imperial Yacht “Livadia,” and the decoration of the Banqueting Hall, Municipal Buildings, Glasgow.
Silver medal, Paris Exhibition, 1900. Justice of the Peace; architect in private practice.
Membership
Royal Scottish Academy (1896). Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (1881). Club: Art, Glasgow.
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British