Percy Erskine Nobbs - Montréal, Québec
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N 45° 30.268 W 073° 34.425
18T E 611419 N 5039982
Born in Haddington, Scotland, Percy Erskine Nobbs contributed to the advancement of architecture in early 20th-century Canada.
Waymark Code: WM164F9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/03/2022
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Inscription on the plaque:
Percy Erskine Nobbs
This Scottish-born architect, educator, writer, critic, and theorist contributed to the advancement of architecture in early 20th-century Canada. He taught at McGill University, lectured, and published on subjects that included town planning, design for public housing, and his vision for Canadian architecture as a national art form. As an architect, he left a legacy of remarkable designs and skilfully executed buildings inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. These works in particular are representative of his strong commitment to the development of fine craftsmanship.
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Government of Canada
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1903
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