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- Architectural drawing
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[after 1880] - 1893 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
21 architectural drawings ranging in size from 20 x 18 cm to 20 x 26.5 cm.
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Archival description area
Custodial history
The records were created by architects, Thomas Cuthbertson and Joseph A. Fowler, in their Woodstock office, during the late 1800s. They eventually ended up in the possession of Ralph Benedict, of Benedict and Baker Surveying Inc., located in Woodstock, Ontario. In December 2022, Ralph Benedict donated the records to the Oxford County Archives.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of architectural drawings completed by architects, Thomas Cuthbertson and Joseph A. Fowler. They are arranged into the following series:
Series 1: House of Refuge
Series 2: Music Hall, Woodstock (Woodstock Opera House)
Series 3: Residence of Dr. D.R. Ross, Embro
Series 4: St. David’s Ward School, Woodstock
Series 5: Ayr Public School, Ayr
Notes area
Physical condition
The records are in good condition.
Immediate source of acquisition
The Oxford County Archives received the records from Ralph Benedict, Benedict and Baker Surveying Inc. in December 2022.
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
The fonds is open to publish research. However, please contact the archivist responsible for the records regarding access, as some materials may be too fragile to handle. The Archives will make every effort to supply reference copies where feasible.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright is held by the archives. Researchers are responsible for observing copyright regulations that may apply to the publication of their research. If you wish to publish any of this material, please contact the archivist responsible for the records.
The Archivist has the right to restrict reproduction if the material is in a fragile condition.
Finding aids
There is a detailed finding aid. Please contact Archives staff for further information.
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Further accruals are possible.
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Name access points
- Cuthbertson, Thomas (Subject)
- Fowler, Joseph Ades (Subject)
- Ross, D.R. (Dr.) (Subject)
- Woodstock Opera House (Subject)
- Oxford County House of Refuge (Subject)