William Thomas, architect, 1799-1860 /

"Among architect-historians, William Thomas is recognized for being "one of the founders of the Canadian architectural profession." Thomas's work in Birmingham and Leamington Spa, England would have ensured him a modest place in English architectural history. However, it was for...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: McArthur, Glenn, 1952- (Author)
Corporate Author: Archives of Canadian Art
Other Authors: Szamosi, Annie, 1950- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ottawa [Ontario] : Archives of Canadian Art, 1996.
Series:Archives of Canadian Art.
Subjects:
Thomas, William, > 1799-1860.
1800-1899
Architecture, Modern > 19th century.
Architects > Canada > Biography.
Architects > England > Biography.
Architecture > Canada > 19th century.
Architecture, Modern.
Architecture > Canada > 19e siècle.
Architectes > Canada > Biographies.
Architectes > Angleterre > Biographies.
Architecture > 19e siècle.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Artists, Architects, Photographers.
ARCHITECTURE > Adaptive Reuse & Renovation.
ARCHITECTURE > Buildings > Landmarks & Monuments.
ARCHITECTURE > Professional Practice.
ARCHITECTURE > Reference.
Architecture.
Architects.
Canada.
England.
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One The Making of an English Architect: 1799-1843
  • Chapter Two First Years in Canada West: 1843-1850
  • Chapter Three An Expanding Practice: 1851-1855
  • Chapter Four Difficulties and Triumphs: 1856-1860
  • Appendix William Thomas's Successors
  • List of Works and Activities
  • Glossary of Architectural Terms.

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