David Elphinstone (architect)

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David Elphinstone (* 1847 ; † 1916 ) was an Australian architect and builder. At the end of the 19th century he constructed many buildings in New South Wales in Glebe and Ashfield .

Elphinstone was part of a family of architects and builders. He was the son of Alexander Elphinstone and the father of David Bruce Elphinstone (* 1880), who also became an architect.

Elphinstone entered the building trade in 1868 as a carpenter under his father's tutelage.

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SURNAME Elphinstone, David
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Australian architect and builder
DATE OF BIRTH 1847
DATE OF DEATH 1916