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James Balfour (1854-1917) is an architect.Son of Peter Balfour Hamilton alderman and carpenter. Educated in Hamilton. Studied architecture with the famous firm of Peddie and Kniver in Edinburgh Scotland. Before returning to Hamilton he worked in New York for several years. First professional mention of Balfour in Hamilton is in the 1876-7 city directory. The house still standing at 250 James Street South was one of his early designs.