David Ewart,

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(18 February 1841 – 6 June 1921) was a

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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

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and

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; rather he embraced the

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exemplified in several important buildings.

Personal

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

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was an acclaimed Ottawa architect.

Works

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

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). He oversaw the design and construction of numerous armouries across Canada.

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His son

was also a prominent Ottawa architect. In 1903, he was awarded the Imperial Service Order.

External links

David Ewart, Chief Dominion Architect 1896-1914

Canada`s Historic Sites

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ewart, David Canadian architects Canadian Companions of the Imperial Service Order People associated with Midlothian Artists from Ottawa 1841 births 1921 deaths