David Ewart
Canadian architect (1841–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Ewart, ISO (18 February 1841 – 6 June 1921) was a Canadian architect who served as Chief Dominion Architect from 1896 to 1914.
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David Ewart | |
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Born | (1841-02-18)18 February 1841 |
Died | 6 June 1921(1921-06-06) (aged 80) |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Imperial Service Order. |
Practice | Chief Dominion Architect |
Buildings | Connaught Building, Victoria Memorial Building, Royal Canadian Mint |
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As chief government architect he was responsible for many of the federal buildings constructed in this period. He broke with the Neo-Gothic style adopted by his predecessors Thomas Seaton Scott and Thomas Fuller; rather he embraced the Baronial style exemplified in several important buildings.