Walter Scott Law

Walter Scott Law
Born 1860
London, England
Residence Melbourne, Australia
Nationality British
Occupation Architect
Spouse(s) Czarina Annie Egan
Children 4

Walter Scott Law was an English-born Australian architect based in Melbourne.

Biography

Early life

Walter Scott Law was born in 1860 in London, England.[1] He emigrated to Australia.

Career

He became a renowned architect in Melbourne. For example, in 1887-1889, he designed the Biltmore building located at 152 Bridport Street in Albert Park.[2][3] In 1890-1891, he designed Drummond Terrace, located at 93-105 Drummond Street in Carlton.[4] In 1892, he designed Medley Hall located at 44 Drummond Street, also in Carlton.[5] The building was originally built as a private mansion for Leah Abrahams, a wealthy widow; it is now used as a residential college by the University of Melbourne. Additionally, he designed the Rosaville building located next door, at 46 Drummond Street in Carlton.[6] He went on to design many more buildings in Carlton, mostly for Jewish clients.[6]

Personal life

He married Czarina Annie Egan.[1] They had four children.[1]

Gallery

Buildings designed by Walter Scott Law
Biltmore
Biltmore 
Drummond Terrace
Drummond Terrace 
Medley Hall
Medley Hall 
Rosaville
Rosaville 

References

  1. 1 2 3 ancestry.com
  2. ↑ Walking Melbourne
  3. ↑ Walking Melbourne: Biltmore
  4. ↑ Walking Melbourne: Drummond Terrace
  5. ↑ Walking Melbourne: Medley Hall
  6. 1 2 Australian Government: Department of the Environment: Rosaville
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