OS1/11/105/170
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORN EXCAHANGE | Corn Exchange Corn Exchange |
J. Carmichael J. Smith |
[Situation] On the S. [South] side of Grass Market The front of this place consists of a handsome lofty building 3 stories high of cut stone with handsome vestibule, at the west end is a lower like structure the inner part of the lower storey of this building is open being supported by pillars and communicating with a large room extending backwards a considerable distance, this latter part is low, one story high, a great part of the roof is glass & supported in the central part by two rows of small iron pillars along the side of this large room are commodious stalls for the corn sellers with small office or closet adjoining. It was opened for the transaction of public business in December 1869. It was built by the town corporation & is the property of that body market days are Tuesdays & Wednesdays, the former day for meal & the latter for the sale of grain generally. It was designed by Mr. Carisens Town Architect |
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[Page] 170Parish of the City of Edinburgh
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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