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[[File:Detroit Museum of Art, Detroit Photographic Company (0435).jpg|thumb|Detroit Museum of Art, dedicated 1888. Jefferson and Hastings Street]]
'''James Balfour''', (1854-1917), is an [[architect]].
'''James Balfour''' (1854–1917) was a Canadian [[architect]].


Son of Peter Balfour, Hamilton [[alderman]] and [[carpenter]]. Educated in Hamilton. Studied architecture with the famous firm of ''Peddie and Kniver'' in [[Edinburgh, Scotland]]. Before returning to Hamilton he worked in [[New York]] for several years. First professional mention of Balfour in Hamilton is in the 1876-7 [[city directory]]. The house still standing at 250 James Street South was one of his early designs. His larger buildings were of the [[Romanesque style]], revived around 1870 by [[Henry Hobson Richardson]] of the [[United States]].
Son of Peter Balfour, Hamilton [[alderman]] and [[carpenter]]. Educated in Hamilton. Studied architecture with the famous firm of ''Peddie and Kniver'' in [[Edinburgh, Scotland]]. Before returning to Hamilton he worked in [[New York City]] for several years. First professional mention of Balfour in Hamilton is in the 1876-7 [[city directory]]. The house still standing at 250 James Street South was one of his early designs. His larger buildings were of the [[Romanesque style]], revived around 1870 by [[Henry Hobson Richardson]] of the [[United States]].


Tuckett Mansion, on corner of King & Queen, now forms a portion of the complex known as the Scottish Rite. Completed in 1896 for George Elias Tuckett, founder of Tuckett Tobacco and the 27th mayor of Hamilton, City Hall on corner of James & [[York Boulevard (Hamilton, Ontario)|York Boulevard]] (1888, demolished), both in [[Hamilton, Ontario]].<ref name=HAMBIO1>{{cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981}}</ref>
Tuckett Mansion, on corner of King & Queen, now forms a portion of the complex known as the Scottish Rite. Completed in 1896 for George Elias Tuckett, founder of Tuckett Tobacco and the 27th mayor of Hamilton, City Hall on corner of James & [[York Boulevard (Hamilton, Ontario)|York Boulevard]] (1888, demolished), both in [[Hamilton, Ontario]].<ref name=HAMBIO1>{{cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981}}</ref>
[[File:Alma 2006.JPG|thumb|right|220px| [[Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario)]] (1878-81) and the additions (1888-89)]]
[[File:Alma 2006.JPG|thumb|right|220px| [[Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario)]] (1878-81) and the additions (1888-89)]]
Balfour was also successful outside of Hamilton. In 1878-1882 designed and oversaw construction of an all-girl school, [[Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario)]] (1878–81) and the additions (1888–89), which were destroyed by a fire on May 28, 2008.<ref>http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1022</ref>
Balfour was also successful outside of Hamilton. In 1878-1882 designed and oversaw construction of an all-girl school, [[Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario)]] (1878–81) and the additions (1888–89), which were destroyed by a fire on May 28, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1022 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-11-11 |archive-date=2014-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120234237/http://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1022 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In March 1887 he won the design competition for the Detroit Museum of Art. His entry was entitled "Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty", a Romanesque style structure that was dedicated September 1, 1888.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Peck, William H., 1932-|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24143800|title=The Detroit Institute of Arts : a brief history|date=1991|publisher=The Institute|others=Detroit Institute of Arts.|isbn=0-89558-135-3|location=Detroit, Mich.|pages=36|oclc=24143800}}</ref>''.''
In March 1887 he won the design competition for the ''Detroit Institute of Fine Arts.''

==Tribute==

The Balfour neighbourhood on the Hamilton Mountain was named after him. It is bounded by [[Fennell Avenue (Hamilton, Ontario)|Fennell Avenue East]] (north), [[Mohawk Road (Hamilton, Ontario)|Mohawk Road East]] (south), [[Upper James Street (Hamilton, Ontario)|Upper James Street]] (west) and [[Upper Wellington Street (Hamilton, Ontario)|Upper Wellington Street]] (east). Notable landmarks in this neighbourhood include the ''Mountain Plaze Mall'' and ''Norwood Park''.

This information is completely false. The Balfour neighbourhood is not named after James Balfour the Architect, but another unrelated Balfour, a well-to-do 19th century Hamilton merchant who build a large home on the mountain brow.{{Cn|date=June 2012}}


==References==
==References==
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2. Jean Rosenfeld. ''James Balfour a Victorian architect from Hamilton, Canada.'' Thesis(M.A.)--York University, 1991.
2. Jean Rosenfeld. ''James Balfour a Victorian architect from Hamilton, Canada.'' Thesis(M.A.)--York University, 1991.
ISBN 0-315-65742-1, ISBN 978-0-315-65742-7 {{OCLC|28016498}}
{{ISBN|0-315-65742-1}}, {{ISBN|978-0-315-65742-7}} {{OCLC|28016498}}


3. Heritage Matters. Ontario Heritage Foundation. Volume 6 Issue 3 2008
3. Heritage Matters. Ontario Heritage Foundation. Volume 6 Issue 3 2008
[http://www.heritagefdn.on.ca/userfiles/page_attachments/Library/1/1373459_HM_Volume_6_Issue_3_2008_ENG.pdf] {{Dead link|date=June 2012}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20110615053015/http://www.heritagefdn.on.ca/userfiles/page_attachments/Library/1/1373459_HM_Volume_6_Issue_3_2008_ENG.pdf]
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 18 December 2023

James Balfour
Born1854
Hsmilton, Canada West
Died1917
Hamilton, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
OccupationArchitect
PracticeHamilton, Ontario
Detroit Museum of Art, dedicated 1888. Jefferson and Hastings Street

James Balfour (1854–1917) was a Canadian architect.

Son of Peter Balfour, Hamilton alderman and carpenter. Educated in Hamilton. Studied architecture with the famous firm of Peddie and Kniver in Edinburgh, Scotland. Before returning to Hamilton he worked in New York City for several years. First professional mention of Balfour in Hamilton is in the 1876-7 city directory. The house still standing at 250 James Street South was one of his early designs. His larger buildings were of the Romanesque style, revived around 1870 by Henry Hobson Richardson of the United States.

Tuckett Mansion, on corner of King & Queen, now forms a portion of the complex known as the Scottish Rite. Completed in 1896 for George Elias Tuckett, founder of Tuckett Tobacco and the 27th mayor of Hamilton, City Hall on corner of James & York Boulevard (1888, demolished), both in Hamilton, Ontario.[1]

Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario) (1878-81) and the additions (1888-89)

Balfour was also successful outside of Hamilton. In 1878-1882 designed and oversaw construction of an all-girl school, Alma College (St. Thomas, Ontario) (1878–81) and the additions (1888–89), which were destroyed by a fire on May 28, 2008.[2]

In March 1887 he won the design competition for the Detroit Museum of Art. His entry was entitled "Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty", a Romanesque style structure that was dedicated September 1, 1888.[3].

References

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  1. ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-20. Retrieved 2011-11-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Peck, William H., 1932- (1991). The Detroit Institute of Arts : a brief history. Detroit Institute of Arts. Detroit, Mich.: The Institute. p. 36. ISBN 0-89558-135-3. OCLC 24143800.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

2. Jean Rosenfeld. James Balfour a Victorian architect from Hamilton, Canada. Thesis(M.A.)--York University, 1991. ISBN 0-315-65742-1, ISBN 978-0-315-65742-7 OCLC 28016498

3. Heritage Matters. Ontario Heritage Foundation. Volume 6 Issue 3 2008 [1]

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