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Frederick H. Gowings
Fonds
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.
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.
"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.
Frederick H. Gowings (dates unknown) practiced architecture in Boston, MA.
Frederick H. Gowings (dates inconnues) a exercé l'architecture à Boston (Massachusetts).