Robert Borthwick Adam | |
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| Born | February 4, 1833 Peebles, Scotland |
| Died | June 30, 1904 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | department store owner |
| Known for | book collecting |
| Spouse | Grace Harriet Michie |
Robert Borthwick Adam (February 4, 1833 – June 30, 1904) was a retailer and book collector from Buffalo, New York. In 1867, Adam co-founded the department store Adam, Meldrum & Whiting. Adam's home at 448 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, built in 1876, still stands.