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In February 1858, the foundation stone was laid by the Lord Provost and began on building the [[Reid Concert Hall]], which now houses the oldest custom-built museum of musical instruments in the world.

The [[Reid Concert Hall]] originally housed the [[Music]] School. It was designed by [[David Cousin (1809-1878)]] according to acoustic specifications drawn up by [[John Donaldson (1789-1865)]], Professor of [[Music]], 1845-1865. Opening in 1860, the school consisted of a class-room with an attached museum and library. The class-room was used for both teaching and recitals. Music moved into new premises at [[Alison House]] in 1964, but the Reid Concert Hall has remained in use both as a musical venue and as Museum, which now houses over 1,000 musical instruments.

== Other University Events in 1859 ==

*[[Appointment of Sir David Brewster as Principal of Edinburgh University, 1859|Appointment of Sir David Brewster as Principal of Edinburgh University]]
*[[First Meeting of General Council, 1859|First Meeting of General Council]]
*[[First Election of Rector by Student Body, 1859|First Election of Rector by Student Body]]
*[[First Meeting of University Court, 1859|First Meeting of University Court]]
*[[Appointment of Curators of Patronage, 1859|Appointment of Curators of Patronage]]
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