John Albert Ewart
Canadian architect (1872–1964)
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John Albert Ewart (April 20, 1872 – April 21, 1964) was a Canadian architect and son of Chief Dominion Architect David Ewart.[1]
BornApril 20, 1872
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DiedApril 21, 1964 (aged 92)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
AlmamaterUniversity of Toronto
OccupationArchitect
John Albert Ewart | |
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| Born | April 20, 1872 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 21, 1964 (aged 92) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Knox Presbyterian Church (Ottawa) |
Personal and early years
Ewart was born in Ottawa on April 20, 1872, after his father's arrival in Canada.[2] Ewart studied architecture at the University of Toronto in the 1890s.
Career
Eward moved to Ottawa to practice with King Arnoldi in 1895 and Burritt & Meredith in 1904, and Sproatt & Rolph in 1932.[3] His buildings are built mostly in Ottawa with a few in nearby Pembroke, Ontario and Carleton Place, Ontario.
Death
Ewart died in Ottawa on April 21, 1964.[4]
Portfolio
List of buildings designed by Ewart include:
- Booth Building, 1910–11
- Transportation Building, 1916
- Hunter Building, 1917–20
- Metropolitan Life Building, 1924-27 (associate of Waid)
- Ottawa Electric Building, 1926–27
- Victoria Building, 1927–28
- Architect to Ottawa Collegiate Institute Board
- Knox Presbyterian Church (Ottawa) 1932
