The Gazette, Thu. Nov. 15, 1923

Sudden death of Edward Maxwell

Eminent Architect Designed Many Noted Buildings Across Dominion

ARTIST AND COLLECTOR

Displayed Deep Interest in Stock Breeding -- Held Championship for Jersey Dairy Products

Edward Maxwell, R.C.A., one of America's most prominent architects and one widely known throughout the profession in the United Kingdom, passed away very suddenly at 8.30 yesterday morning, at his residence, 312 Peel street.

The late Mr. Maxwell was of Scottish descent, being the son of the late E. J. Maxwell, lumber merchant, and the late Joan McBean Maxwell, and was born in Montreal on December 31, 1867. He received his early education at the Montreal High School. His architectural career was started in the office of the late A. F. Dunlop. Later, he went to Boston and was associated with the firm of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge, returning in 1832 to take up practice in Montreal." In 1903 he founded the well-known firm of Edward & W. S. Maxwell.

For years he was an outstanding figure in the architectural profession of this continent, his great capacity and ability being reflected in his uniform success in architectural competitions held throughout the Dominion. He was the rare combination of a practical architect and true artist, which qualities were early recognized and appreciated, and for many years he carried on one of the largest practices the Canadian profession has known.

As memorials to his talent and energy Mr. Maxwell leaves some of the best known architectural achievements throughout the Dominion, in monumental and commercial buildings, churches, city residences, country estates and monuments, such as the Art Association Building, Montreal, Legislative and Executive Buildings, Regina; Royal Alexandra Hospital, Montreal; Montreal General Hospital; Nurses Home, Royal Victoria Hospital; the Church of the Messiah; Montreal High School; Montreal Stock Exchange; Merchants Bank Building; Canadian Pacific Railway hotels at Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and the Chateau Frontenac at Quebec; the city residences of the general manager of the Bank of Montreal. C. R. Homer, the late R. B. Angus, the late Senator Forget, J. T. Davis, Sir Vincent Meredith, and many other outstanding architectural achievements.

ARTIST AND COLLECTOR.

The late Mr. Maxwell was an artist, a collector and a patron of fine arts. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of which he was vice-president and councillor for many years. He was one of the pioneers of the Province of Quebec Association of Architects. He was a Mason, being for many years an officer and active member of St. Paul's Lodge. He was a member of St. James's Club, the Laurentian Club, the Forest and Stream Club, and the Meno Keosawin Club.

In later years he was deeply interested in stock breeding and at Maxwelton Farm, Baie d'Urfe, he developed and maintained one of the largest and finest Government accredited Jersey herds in Canada, having held the Dominion championship for Jersey milk and butter production. Mr. Maxwell was a great lover of nature and at his summer home at St. Andrews, N.B., he found opportunity for the expression and enjoyment of this quality.

Mr. Maxwell was a member of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. He was a most public-spirited man, and gave his interest and support in a very practical way to the advancement of the community and its charities. To those who know him personally was given the great privilege of an edifying, sympathetic and true friendship, while his versatility and wide experience commanded the respect of all.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Maxwell, four children, Blythe, Jean, Stirling and Elizabeth, his sister, Mrs. A. K. Hutchison, his brother, W. S. Maxwell and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, from 312 Peel street, where a private service will be held.

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