Collen Williamson

Collen Williamson was a master mason from Dyke in Moray, Scotland. Born in 1727, he is known for his work on Moy House,[1] a Category A listed building near Forres in Scotland,[2] and for his later work on the White House, acting as chief stonemason on its construction between 1792 and 1795.[3] He remained in America after working on the White House, and died in Maryland in 1802.[4]

References
  1. McKean, Charles (1987). The District of Moray - An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press and RIAC Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1873190484.
  2. Historic Environment Scotland. "Moy House and gatepiers  (Category A) (LB2275)". Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. McLaurin, Stewart D. "A House Built of Virginia Stone". issuu.com. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  4. "Collen Williamson". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
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