Henry Sproatt

Henry Sproatt (June 14, 1866- October 4, 1934) was a Canadian architect in the early 20th Century. Born in Toronto, he trained in Europe and in New York. He formed a partnership with another celebrated architect, John A. Pearson in 1890 and with Frank Darling (architect) in 1893. Sproatt parted ways in 1899 and formed a new firm, Sproatt & Rolph.

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June 14 - 1866 - October 4 - 1934 - Canadian - Toronto - Europe - New York - John A. Pearson - 1890 - Frank Darling (architect) - 1893 - 1899

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Awards won by Sproatt include:

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• 9th place in government building compettition of 1907
• Institute of Architects Gold Medal 1926

Projects worked on by Sproatt:

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• Hart House, University of Toronto 1911-1924
• Confederation Life Building, Toronto, Ontario
• National Research Council Laboratories, Ottawa, Ontario 1932
• Bishop Strachan School, Toronto, Ontario
• Ontario Club, Toronto, Ontario
• National Club, Toronto, Ontario
• Victoria College, Toronto, Ontario 1910
• Soldier's Clarion Tower 1924, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
• North wing of the Chester D. Massey House 1907
• Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario 1932
• George Gooderham House (as contributor), Toronto 1892
• Emmanuel College 1932
• Princess Margaret Hospital 1935
• Canada Life Building 1931
• Canada Permanent Trust Building 1930
• Manulife South Tower 1926

He died in Toronto in 1934 and the firm (Sproatt and Rolph) continued under his son Charles Beverley Sproatt until 1970.

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Toronto - 1934 - 1970

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