OS1/11/99/154
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSEMBLY ROOMS | Assembly Rooms | George Davidson Officer Assembly Rooms James Barlas Esqr George Street |
A very large building extending from the south side of George Street to Rose Street. It was erected in 1787 by public subscription, and recently a handsome Doric arcade was built to its front. The interior is well fitted out and suitable for the purposes of the institution. There is one ball room 92 ft. [feet] long 42 broad and 40 in height, on the ground floor is a supperoom of the same length & breadth as the ball room, Two halls 32 ft [feet] by 18, 6 rooms 18 feet square, with a spacious Kitchen and other conveniences. There is also a Saloon 22 ft [feet] in diameter a tea room two card rooms, retiring rooms, waiting rooms, and a large Musicians hall. Public Meetings and Dinners are mostly held here. | |
| MUSIC HALL [George Street] | Music Hall | A very large building extending from the south side of George Street to Rose Street. It was erected in 1787 by public subscription, and recently a handsome Doric arcade was built to its front. The interior is well fitted out and suitable for the purposes of the institution. There is one ball room 92 ft. [feet] long 42 broad and 40 in height, on the ground floor is a supperoom of the same length & breadth as the ball room, Two halls 32 ft [feet] by 18, 6 rooms 18 feet square, with a spacious Kitchen and other conveniences. There is also a Saloon 22 ft [feet] in diameter a tea room two card rooms, retiring rooms, waiting rooms, and a large Musicians hall. Public Meetings and Dinners are mostly held here. |
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[Page] 154List of Names collected by David Hannay c/a [civilian assistant] 30th Decr [December] 1850
[signed] David Hannay
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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 29OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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