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John Albert Ewart

1872 – 1964

Canadian architect

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Lived 1872 – 1964 (aged 92). John Albert Ewart was a Canadian architect.

John Albert Ewart (April 20, 1872 – April 21, 1964) was a Canadian architect and son of Chief Dominion Architect David Ewart.

Personal and early years Ewart was born in Ottawa on April 20, 1872, after his father's arrival in Canada. 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. 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.

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

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University of Toronto
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Who was John Albert Ewart?

Canadian architect

When was John Albert Ewart born?

John Albert Ewart was born on 20 April 1872 in Ottawa.

When did John Albert Ewart die?

John Albert Ewart died on 21 April 1964 in Ottawa.

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John Albert Ewart was an architect.

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John Albert Ewart was Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: John Albert Ewart

· Wikidata: Q6218446

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