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In the 19th century the old medieval town of Elgin was swept away.

The first major addition to the town centre was the Assembly Rooms, built in 1821 by the Trinity Lodge of Freemasons, at the corner of High Street and North Street.

In 1819, Dr Gray's Hospital was built on unused ground.

The building has imposing columns and distinctive dome.

The Arms of the City and Royal Burgh of ElginDr Alexander Gray, a doctor who worked for and made his fortune with the East India Company, endowed £ 26, 000 for the hospital.

In 1828 the new parish church of St Giles was built at a cost of £ 10, 000.

Lt. General Andrew Anderson, born in Elgin, also of the East India Company, died in 1824 and bequeathed £ 70, 000 to the town to found an institution for the welfare of the elderly poor and for the education of orphans.

The Anderson Institute was built in the east end of the town in 1832 with accommodation for 50 children and 10 elderly people.

The Burgh Court House was built in 1841, the museum in 1842 and the County Buildings in 1866.