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Robert Adam, Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, and James Adam brown plaque
Robert Adam · Architect
Inscription
“The House of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce. Foundation Laid 28 March 1772 Complete 24 April 1774 Robert & James Adam Architects.”
Details
1728-92
Life dates
8 John Adam Street
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Robert Adam
architect, son of William Adam, and son of Mary Robertson · (1728-1792)
Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce
society
James Adam
architect, son of William Adam, and son of Mary Robertson · (1732-1794)
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