William Robinson (Canadian architect)

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'''William Robinson''' (March 27, 1812{{sndash}}October 10, 1894) was an Irish-born Canadian [[architect]] and [[land surveyor]]. Born in [[New Ross, Ireland|New Ross]], County Wexford, Robinson emigrated to [[Upper Canada]] with his family in 1836. While the family settled in [[Burford, Ontario|Burford]], Robinson spent several years travelling the region working as a labourer before informally apprenticing to [[Thomas Young (architect)|Thomas Young]] in [[Toronto]]. He remained in the city for more than a decade, under a series of employers that included [[Henry Bowyer Lane]], and was certified as a land surveyor in 1846.

'''William Robinson''' (March 27, 1812{{sndash}}October 10, 1894) was an Irish-born Canadian architect and [[land surveyor]]. Born in [[New Ross, Ireland|New Ross]], County Wexford, Robinson emigrated to [[Upper Canada]] with his family in 1836. While the family settled in [[Burford, Ontario|Burford]], Robinson spent several years travelling the region working as a labourer before informally apprenticing to [[Thomas Young (architect)|Thomas Young]] in [[Toronto]]. He remained in the city for more than a decade, under a series of employers that included [[Henry Bowyer Lane]], and was certified as a land surveyor in 1846.

Robinson left Toronto {{circa}} 1852 after experiencing a debilitating illness, and after some time recovering at the family home he moved to [[London, Ontario]], where he remained for the rest of his life. Initially partnering with William Beaumont Leather, in 1857 Robinson established his own [[architectural firm]] and was made the city engineer. He remained in practice through 1878, with apprentices such as [[Thomas Henry Tracy]], [[George F. Durand]], and [[John Mackenzie Moore]] later becoming partners. Among the buildings he designed in London are Christ Church and the Waterloo South Primary Public School, both of which have been designated under the ''[[Ontario Heritage Act]]''.

Robinson left Toronto {{circa}} 1852 after experiencing a debilitating illness, and after some time recovering at the family home he moved to [[London, Ontario]], where he remained for the rest of his life. Initially partnering with William Beaumont Leather, in 1857 Robinson established his own [[architectural firm]] and was made the city engineer. He remained in practice through 1878, with apprentices such as [[Thomas Henry Tracy]], [[George F. Durand]], and [[John Mackenzie Moore]] later becoming partners. Among the buildings he designed in London are Christ Church and the Waterloo South Primary Public School, both of which have been designated under the ''[[Ontario Heritage Act]]''.