G. Ernest Fairweather

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G. Ernest Fairweather
L. P. Fisher Public Library.jpg
L.P. Fisher Public Library, Woodstock
Born(1850-11-07)7 November 1850
Died16 December 1920(1920-12-16) (aged 70)
Saint John, New Brunswick
OccupationArchitect
PracticeSaint John, New Brunswick

G. Ernest Fairweather was a prominent Canadian architect. While also he built residential structures, he is best known for his commercial buildings.

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Buildings

Saint John

Woodstock

Rothesay

Fredericton

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