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His period as provost saw numerous developments in the town including: Public Library/Museum building; Recreation Park; improvements to Port Henry Harbour; the Model Lodging House; the erection of the Fish Market at South Harbour; the start of the Harbour of Refuge; the Corporation Baths; and the Smith Embankment, named after him.
Mintlaw Discovery Centre
Peterhead
Title
John Smith (1826–1910), Provost of Peterhead (1888–1899)
Date
1900
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 139.7 x W 91.4 cm
Accession number
PEHMS:P11809
Acquisition method
commissioned by Peterhead Town Council
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
G. Fiddes Watt [& indistinctly dated 19??]
Mintlaw Discovery Centre
Station Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 5EE Scotland
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