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John Melvin was born in Alloa on 21 January 1855 the eldest son of John Melvin, architect (1805-1894)) who had joined the
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The practice continued after Melvin's death, being run by William Kerr. Notable further works include:
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Alloa Parish Church manse (aka Claremont House), 39 Claremont, Alloa (1901) later the home of the
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Kilncraigs Factory and Mill (1878) for Patons Thread Co. (three further storeys added in 1902)
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The Gean, huge mansion near Alloa (1912) for Alexander Forrester Paton, childhood home of
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to broaden his experience working with George Beattie & Son under
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He suffered from continual ill-health and died on 30 September 1905.
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in the year of its creation in 1847. His mother was Helen McMillan.
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Clackmannan and the Ochils, Adam Swan, ISBN 07073 0513 6
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Clackmannan and the Ochils, Adam Swan, ISBN 07073 0513 6
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Corner tenement, Coalgate/Union Street, Alloa (1903)
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