Findlay worked in St. Thomas for most of the 40 years from 1907 onwards. In doing his research, Paul developed an instinct for recognizing the “Findlay” touch in the array of styles in which he worked over those years. He came away with a deep appreciation for Findlay’s artistic flare.
Sunday's walk highlighted Findlay’s artistry and the variety of styles in which he worked, from American Colonial Revival, to British and American Arts & Crafts, prairie style and mixtures of those and others.
Sunday's walk highlighted Findlay’s artistry and the variety of styles in which he worked, from American Colonial Revival, to British and American Arts & Crafts, prairie style and mixtures of those and others.
Historian Paul Baldwin led a group of forty people on a tour of architect John T. Findlay designed or renovated homes on Sunday. The event was sponsored by the Elgin-St. Thomas branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
Paul had delved into the architecture of John T. Findlay via photos, biking excursions, interviews and a mountain of archival materials. He shared his discoveries in a recent exhibit at the Elgin County Museum; an engaging presentation to the Elgin Historical Society (available at www.elginhistoricalsociety.ca) and a booklet containing essay, photos and catalogue of over 300 public and residential buildings believed to be of Findlay design. He also contributed an article about Findlay to Relish Elgin, Fall 2012.
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