Bristo Street, c 1890-c 1910
Scope and Contents
Photograph looking north from the north end of Charles Street into Bristo Place (with buildings on both sides, still standing 1989) and to the Outlook Tower beyond (very faint). The McEwan Hall and Teviot Place are on the left. The old buildings were demolished for Univeristy of Edinburgh development c. 1960-1970, and for the building of the new main road (Potterow). Coll-1167/B/26/17/2-5 form an almost continuous sequence showing the east side of Bristo street, with Marshall Street at right angles. The west side of this section of the street must have been demolished when the McEwan Hall was built. Site of Park Street. This part is the side of Bristo Square between the McEwan Hall and the Student Centre.
Dates
- Creation: c 1890-c 1910
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 glass plate negative ; 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Crystalline deposits; conserved 2018; scratched
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located 2017
Previous reference
PSE/Q/2
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Geddes, Alasdair, 1891-1917 (geographer and sociologist) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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