Barbara Humphreys facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara Humphreys
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| Born |
Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Died | February 21, 2017 Manotick Ontario Canada
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of Manitoba |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Doug |
| Children | Gwyneth |
Barbara A. Humphreys was a Canadian architect and author. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada. She was known for her work in public service, especially in saving old buildings and designing homes.
Life of Barbara Humphreys
Barbara Humphreys studied architecture at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 1941. After college, she worked for companies like Defence Industries Limited and Victory Aircraft Limited, where she helped design buildings.
In 1954, she started her own architecture business. Later, in 1969, she led an important project to study the old buildings along the Rideau Canal. This project helped start the Canadian Inventory of Historic Buildings, which is like a big list of important historical buildings in Canada. Barbara Humphreys was the founder and chief of this important organization. She retired in 1981.
Books and Reports
Barbara Humphreys also wrote or helped write several books and reports about Canadian history and architecture. These books often focused on old buildings and how to protect them.
Some of her notable works include:
- 1974, The architectural heritage of the Rideau Corridor (This book was about the historic buildings along the Rideau Canal, a project she led.)
- 1980, The buildings of Canada: a guide to pre-20th-century styles in houses, churches and other structures (This book helped people understand different styles of old Canadian buildings.)
Awards and Recognition
In 1992, Barbara Humphreys received the Gabrielle Léger Medal. This award is given to people who have done amazing work to help save Canada's heritage buildings and places for 20 years or more. It shows how much her efforts meant to preserving Canadian history.
