1889 Sun Life Assurance Competition

The Canadian Architect and Builder reported in December 1889 that “The first prize, the supervision of the erection of the work, is given to Mr. Findlay, of Montreal ; the second prize of $300, third prize of $200, and fourth prize of $100, to Messrs. Thomas, Montreal, McLea Walbank, Montreal, and James & James, Toronto, respectively. Fifteen architects entered the competition, 11 from Montreal, 3 from Toronto, and 1 from Hamilton. Mr. Wilm Knox, of Toronto, was the expert.”