David Ewart

David Ewart, ISO (18 February 1841 – 6 June 1921) was a Canadian architect who served as Chief Dominion Architect from 1896 to 1914.

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.

In 1903, Ewart was awarded the Imperial Service Order.

Personal

Ewart was married to Jeanne Marie Doyen until her death in 1885. He was then married to Annie Sigsworth Simpson from 1887 to his death in 1921.

His son John Albert Ewart was an acclaimed Ottawa architect.

Works

recognized Federal Heritage Building 1990 honours René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The limestone carvings are of a crown, the initials GR (for George V), 'Dormitory', and 'RMC 1912'. after renovations known as Rideout Square; after renovations known as Rideout Square; recognized Federal Heritage Building 1994Royal Military College of Canada Gymnasium, Old Building R25 1903 David EwartBaronial styleKingston, Ontario

recognized Federal Heritage Building 1994 honours Lt Col. Charles-Eugène Panet

As federal architect he oversaw the design and construction of several buildings at the Central Experimental Farm including the Dominion Observatory, Carling Avenue in 1902; Chief Astronomer's Residence, 1909; and the Geodetic Survey Building, 1914. He also oversaw the design and construction of numerous post offices (such as the Humboldt Post Office). He oversaw the design and construction of numerous armouries across Canada.

Alphabetical listing (by community) of Canadian Army Reserve Armouries

a solid looking Baronial style structure constructed of brick and stone featuring a three-storey midsection located in a mixed commercial and residential areaBrantford Armoury 18 Brant Avenue1893 David Ewart 1992 Recognized - Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsBrantford, Ontario centrally located near the War Memoria; the Baronial style drill hall with a low-pitched gable roof is fronted by a monumental, fortress-like façade of brick and stoneBurford Armoury, King Street 1905 David Ewart Burford, Ontario large, low-massed Baronial style brick structure is located in a mixed commercial, recreational and residential neighbourhood.

Housing The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment, this two-storey, heavy stone Baronial style structure is located in a residential and commercial district in the former Royal Artillery Park.Lévis Armoury, 10 de l'Arsenal Street; St. David Street at St. Antoine Street1911-4 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsLévis, Quebec Housing Le Régiment de la Chaudière, this centrally located two-storey Baronial style stone structure has a copper hipped roof. London Armoury Dundas, Richmond, Wellington and King Street 1902-3 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic PlacesLondon, Ontario Housing 4th Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment, this large centrally located Baronial style building has a low-pitched gable roof. Matane Armoury 374, St. Jerome Street1913 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsMatane, QuebecCentrally located two-storey, red brick Baronial style building with a green-painted, metal clad hipped roof Colonel R. S. McLaughlin Armoury 53 Simcoe Street North 1914 David Ewart Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings Oshawa, Ontario centrally located, large Baronial style brick structure with a low-pitched gable roof on a compact siteMiddleton Armoury 150 Commercial Street1902 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1993 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsMiddleton, Nova ScotiaCentrally located, Baronial style building with wooden construction and classical detailing. Minto Armoury St. Matthew's Avenue at Minto Street1914-15 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsWinnipeg, Manitobacentrally located large, red brick Baronial style structure, exemplified by sturdy, crenellated corner towers and low arched roof Brigadier Murphy Armoury 29th & 21st Avenue, Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack1913 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized - 1997 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsChilliwack, British ColumbiaDesigned from a standard plan, this two-storey Baronial style drill hall has simple horizontal massing and modest but strong detailing. Napanee Armoury, Centre Street 1914 David EwartNapanee, Ontario large centrally located Baronial style building with a low-pitched gable roof Niagara Falls Armoury 5049 Victoria Avenue at South Street1907-10 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic PlacesNiagara Falls, Ontario centrally located two-storey red brick and stone structure with a limestone foundation, featuring a triple Baronial style gothic arch and is surrounded by lawn, with flat, open grounds to the rear. St. Catharines Armoury 81 Lake Street at Elizabeth Street1905 David Ewart Recognized 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsSt. Catharines, Ontario Housing The Lincoln and Welland Regiment, this centrally located large, brick Baronial style structure with a low-pitched gable roof, has a sturdy, military appearance.Saint-Hyacinthe Armoury 2155 Laframboise Blvd.1905-6 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic Places;Recognized - 2005 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsSaint-Hyacinthe, Quebec Housing 6th Battalion of Royal 22e Régiment, this centrally located brick and stone Baronial style building is composed of a drill hall, a simple rectangular block with a gable roof, and the north block. St. Thomas Armoury Chester and Wilson Streets1901-2 David Ewart Recognized - 1992 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage BuildingsSt. Thomas, Ontariocentrally located rectangular, gable-roofed Baronial style building of solid, compact appearance Strathcona Armoury 1911-12 David EwartStrathcona, Albertacentrally located rectangular, gable-roofed Baronial style building of solid, compact appearance Strathroy Armoury Frank Street at James Street1907 David EwartStrathroy, Ontariocentrally located rectangular, gable-roofed Baronial style building of solid, compact appearance Thunder Bay Armoury 317 Park Avenue1913 David EwartCanada's Register of Historic PlacesThunder Bay, Ontario