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Alexander Simpson bronze plaque

Commemorative plaque
Alexander Simpson bronze plaque
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This bronze commemorative plaque records: Alexander Simpson, 1832-1922 Civil Engineer. Engineer and later Chairman of the Glasgow District Subway under whose direction it was planned and constructed in 1891-1896. Originally cable hauled, the Subway was electrified in 1935 and re-named the Underground. It was modernised in 1977-1980 Recorded plaque organisation: Institution of Civil Engineers.

From the Open Plaques record 30546

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