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Frederick H. Gowings
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CA CAC 53
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Name of creator
(1860-1941)
Biographical history
Born in Chester, Vermont, Frederick Gowing was a carpenter engaged in the architectural business in Fitchburg, Massachusetts until he moved to Boston where he was engaged as an architect for 40 years. He drew plans for the construction of buildings in various sections of New England and during the World War he was an inspector of airplanes for the government.
He was a member of the Field and Forest Club of Boston and died aged 81 at his home in Fitchburg. He was survived by a daughter and 2 sisters.
Custodial history
The materials were formerly used as teaching aids by the McGill University School of Architecture.
Le matériel servait initialement d'outil pédagogique à l'École d'architecture de l'Université McGill.
Scope and content
"Architectural Drawings, n.d., 14 drawings." Plans, elevations and details for the design of an unidentified house are found in the archive.
"Dessins architecturaux, s.d., 14 dessins." Le fonds comprend les plans, les élévations et des détails d'un projet de maison non identifiée.
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English
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General note
Frederick H. Gowings (dates unknown) practiced architecture in Boston, MA.
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Frederick H. Gowings (dates inconnues) a exercé l'architecture à Boston (Massachusetts).
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CAC Database ID
69
Wikidata Identifier
Q71844182
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https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71844182