About Matthew Steele
Lived 1878 – 1937 (aged 59). Matthew Steele was a British architect.
Matthew Steele (19 February 1878 – 12 December 1937) was a Scottish architect, who worked principally in his hometown of Bo'ness and the surrounding area. He was an architectural designer in the Arts and Crafts and Art Deco design movements and designed The Hippodrome Cinema, thought to be the oldest such building surviving in Scotland. He died in Bo'ness from pneumonia in 1937.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matthew Steele?
British architect (1878-1937)
When was Matthew Steele born?
Matthew Steele was born on 19 February 1878 in Bo'ness.
When did Matthew Steele die?
Matthew Steele died on 12 December 1937 in Bo'ness.
What was Matthew Steele's occupation?
Matthew Steele was an architect.
What nationality was Matthew Steele?
Matthew Steele was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Steele. https://biography.guide/matthew-steele/
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