WILLIAM PALMER WITTON - Architect
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 5:46PM 
June 12 - August 14
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Rob Hamilton has been a lover of architecture for most of his life. He's also a researcher and librarian by profession. It was this combination of interest and skill that led him to begin learning about the designer of the Hamilton's iconic Herkimer Apartments, at the corner of Bay St. and Herkimer. Once underway, his research revealed the life of one of Hamilton's great architects - William Palmer Witton. In the late 1890's, Witton trained under Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in Chicago. Sullivan is considered one of America's great architects. Adler was known as a great structural engineer. Frank Lloyd Wright also worked for Sullivan. Witton returned to Hamilton and began his career as a designer of some of Hamilton's most significant buildings. The exhibition features Rob Hamilton's research that traces Witton's career from his birth in Hamilton in 1871. It contains many images of his work throughout Hamilton, both past and present.. If you're a Hamiltonian, you'll be amazed at how many of the buildings you will recognize, even though you may never have heard of W. P. Witton.
The multi-media exhibition runs from June 12 until August 14. In addition to the exhibition, Rob Hamilton will be conducting an H+HTalk about W.P. Witton's life and architecture. Admission is free.
H+HTalk - William Palmer Witton - Hamilton's Architect - July 11 @ 1:00 p.m.
There is an interview between HIStory + HERitage's Graham Crawford and Rob Hamilton on the life and architecture of William Palmer Witton. The interview was produced by Brodie Chree.
Reader Comments (2)
I look forward to hearing Robert Hamilton's talk on this subject. On the photo to the right of the architect, who is the person on horseback? Is it a native Canadian or a mythical character? Thank you, Mary
Looking forward to Rob's presentation - he has done extensive research on this fascinating Hamilton architect.