Collection search - Iron Cat Ltd. fonds [architectural drawing, textual record]

Record information – Brief
1
Iron Cat Ltd. fonds [architectural drawing, textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1940-1980.

Reference:

R12536-0-5-E

Type of material:

Architectural and technical drawings

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3822079

Context of this record:

Show detail Hide detail

Iron Cat Ltd. fonds
Link to this record

Add to My Research

Link to this record

This link identifies the web page describing this particular record. Unlike the temporary link in your browser, this link will allow you to access, and reference, this page in the future. To link to this descriptive record, copy and paste the URL where ever needed (wiki, blog, document).

Sign in

Sign in to start saving records using My Research

Sign in
Record information – Details
Fonds includes:

2 lower level description(s)
View lower level description(s)

Date(s):

1940-1980.

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

2543 architectural drawings
2 technical drawings
textual records

Language of material:

English

Scope and content:

Show detail Hide detail

The fonds consist of the records of the architectural firm and of their interior design atelier, Iron Cat Ltd. The records contain blueprints, specifications and architectural, technical drawings as well as business records pertaining clients of Iron Cat Ltd.

Provenance:

Show detail Hide detail

Iron Cat Ltd
Additional name(s):

Show detail Hide detail

Woollven, James A

Parliament Buildings (Ottawa, Ont.)

Édifices du Parlement (Ottawa, Ont.)
Biography/Administrative history:

Show detail Hide detail

Iron Cat Ltd : In 1931 during his third year of architectural studies at McGill University, James Woollven and John Bland, Harry Mayervitch, Norman McGregor and Harold Devitt apprenticed with a blacksmith in Lachine, Quebec due to the absence of work in architectural firms in Montreal.

Iron Cat Ltd. came to be in 1933 thanks to the initiative of five graduates of McGill's School of Architecture. The founders were: James A. Woollven, Norman McGregor, Harold Devitt, Fred Davis, and Jack Remmer. The business operated as a parterships from 1933-1937, then as Woollven and Devitt (1937-1978) and finally Woollven and (Peter) Woollven (1978 - ).

The firm specialized in architectural as well as interior design. Architectural plans and drawings were produced for projects such as: Kingsmere; Centre Block, Parliament buildings; and Manoir Baie-Comeau as well as for private residences, banks, office building, churches and schools for the wealthy and the upper middle class of Ontario and Quebec.

The business was located at 2037 Victoria Street (now 2020 University Street for 1933 to 1964, at which time it was moved to 1225 Green Avenue). A forge, a woodworking atelier and the offices of Iron Cat Inc., were located in one building. Wrought iron fixtures such as signs, guideposts, lamps, grilles, guard rails were made. Tin was hammered to make ash trays, serving trays and bowls. Furniture and accessories created from fine hardwoods and fabrics included drapes, carpets, mirrors, beds, tables, sofas, chairs, buffets, etc.

Iron Cat suffered two fires - early 1950s and early 1960s.

Finding aid:

Show detail Hide detail

Architectural, technical drawing (Paper) A list of contents and a description of projects are available. Please consult lower level descriptions. (90: Open)

Additional information:

Show detail Hide detail

Cartographic math data:

Various scales
Subject heading:

Show detail Hide detail

Public buildings Canada

Bâtiments publics Canada
Source:

Private

Other accession no.:

Show detail Hide detail

83403/31 CA
85603/39 CA
Ordering and viewing options

Conditions of access:

Show detail Hide detail

Architectural: technical drawings

[Consultation90 Open]
Processing incomplete.

Item no. assigned by LAC [IRON CAT 83403/31]

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000008650--2000008709;

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000018594;

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000031602--2000031611;

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000864716;

[Consultation 90 Open]

2000865945--2000865961;

[Consultation 90 Open]

Item no. assigned by LAC [IRON CAT 85603/39] 2000866127--2000866150

[Consultation 90 Open]

Terms of use:

Show detail Hide detail

There are no restrictions on access to or reproduction of these materials. Credit Library and Archives Canada.

Researchers are to adhere to the Canadian Copyright Act.

You can order materials in advance to be ready for you when you visit. You will need a user card to do this.

Cannot visit us on site? You can purchase a copy to be sent to you. Some restrictions may apply.

Report a problem on this page

Date modified:: 2024-04-09