George-Frédéric-Théophile Baillairgé
Encyclopedia
George-Frédéric-Théophile Baillairgé (16 October 1824 – 7 December 1909) was from a
family that traced its distinguished roots in Lower Canada
to Jean Baillairgé. He had a good education, was fluently bilingual and then studied law for a year before deciding on a different career path.
Frédéric became a civil servant in 1844, taking a drafting position with the Board of Works, working as an assistant to
Frederick Preston Rubidge
. He was to be in public works for 46 years. He quickly became a land surveyor and took on translation responsibilities. He wrote extensively for this position, compiling important details of public works history.
As his engineering career progressed he was involved in numerous and diverse public works projects including a number designed by his brother, Charles
.
His career is a testament to his technical expertise and the importance of public works in building the prosperity of the country during that era.
family that traced its distinguished roots in Lower Canada
Lower Canada
The Province of Lower Canada was a British colony on the lower Saint Lawrence River and the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence...
to Jean Baillairgé. He had a good education, was fluently bilingual and then studied law for a year before deciding on a different career path.
Frédéric became a civil servant in 1844, taking a drafting position with the Board of Works, working as an assistant to
Frederick Preston Rubidge
Frederick Preston Rubidge
Frederick Preston Rubidge, , was a surveyor and an architect. He was born in England and emigrated to Upper Canada around 1825 where he took his training....
. He was to be in public works for 46 years. He quickly became a land surveyor and took on translation responsibilities. He wrote extensively for this position, compiling important details of public works history.
As his engineering career progressed he was involved in numerous and diverse public works projects including a number designed by his brother, Charles
Charles Baillairgé
Charles Baillairgé was an architect, land surveyor, civil engineer, and an author.He was from a long line of sculptors, painters, and architects that began with his great grandfather, Jean Baillairgé....
.
His career is a testament to his technical expertise and the importance of public works in building the prosperity of the country during that era.