Anthony Adamson
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Anthony Patrick Cawthra Adamson, (October 7, 1906 – May 3, 2002) was a Canadian
architect, author, teacher, and municipal politician. He was descended from Joseph Cawthra
through his mother.
Born in Toronto
, Ontario
to Agar Adamson and Mabel Cawthra, he grew up in Port Credit, Ontario
on the family estate
,before reading Architecture at the University of Cambridge
and at the University of London
.
Adamson was an architect, architectural planner, and an Associate Professor of Town Planning at the University of Toronto
from 1950 to 1967. From 1953 to 1954, he was the Reeve
of Toronto Township (now called Mississauga). From 1969 to 1974, he was Chairman of the Ontario Arts Council
.
Adamkson was a Fellow
of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
, and in 1974, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada
.
In 1931, he married Augusta Bonnycastle.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
architect, author, teacher, and municipal politician. He was descended from Joseph Cawthra
Joseph Cawthra
Joseph Cawthra was a Canadian merchant and politician. Cawthra arrived in York, Upper Canada, from Yeadon, Yorkshire, England, in 1802. He was granted a tract of land in Mississauga, Ontario by the Crown, provided he build a home on it within four years...
through his mother.
Born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
to Agar Adamson and Mabel Cawthra, he grew up in Port Credit, Ontario
Port Credit, Ontario
Port Credit is found at the mouth of the Credit River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, within the southcentral area of the city of Mississauga...
on the family estate
Adamson Estate
The Adamson Estate, which forms the eastern boundary of Port Credit, Ontario, was purchased from the family of Agar Adamson by the City of Mississauga, Ontario in 1974 upon the urging of the local ratepayers group known as Project H21 after a proposed real estate development which would have...
,before reading Architecture at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
and at the University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
.
Adamson was an architect, architectural planner, and an Associate Professor of Town Planning at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
from 1950 to 1967. From 1953 to 1954, he was the Reeve
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Toronto Township (now called Mississauga). From 1969 to 1974, he was Chairman of the Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly-funded Canadian organization in the province of Ontario whose purpose is to promote and assist the development of the arts for the enjoyment and benefit of all Ontarians...
.
Adamkson was a Fellow
Fellow
A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...
of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada , founded in 1907, is a Canadian association representing over 3,600 architects, and faculty and graduates of Canadian Schools of Architecture.RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada...
, and in 1974, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
.
In 1931, he married Augusta Bonnycastle.