Victoria Buildings | |
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Location | 36–44 Tay Street, Perth |
Coordinates | 56°23′45″N3°25′33″W / 56.3957°N 3.4258°W Coordinates: 56°23′45″N3°25′33″W / 56.3957°N 3.4258°W |
Built | 1872 |
Architect | Andrew Heiton |
Architectural style(s) | Greek Revival |
Listed Building – Category B | |
Designated | 20 May 1965 |
Reference no. | LB39656 |
The Victoria Buildings is an historic row of buildings in Perth, Scotland. Designed by local architect Andrew Heiton, the building is Category B listed, dating to 1872. [1] Standing on Tay Street, immediately south of St Matthew's Church, the building was the "birthplace" of General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corporation. [1] [2]
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