Person    | Male  Born 18/6/1882  Died 18/7/1954

Thomas Smith Tait

Categories: Architecture

Countries: Scotland

Architect. Born in Paisley. His works include: Selfridges in Oxford Street, Daily Telegraph office in Fleet Street, Unilever House in Blackfriars and Sydney Harbour Bridge. His own house also got a revamp with Art Deco chimneys and extension. A partner in Burnet, Tait and Lorne.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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