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Book review: A Progressive Traditionalist
By Carolyn Tripp
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August 25 2009

Ontario history buffs can expect satisfaction from Glenn McArthur's impressively researched tome on John M. Lyle, architect of several prominent and distinctly Canadian landmarks such as Union Station, the Runnymede Branch Library, the Hamilton High Level Bridge, and various branches of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

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Ottawa Citizen profiles A Progressive Traditionalist

Designing Ottawa reporter Maria Cook explores the architectural history of the Sparks Street Bank of Nova Scotia building with the help of Glenn McArthur's A Progressive Traditionalist: John M. Lyle, Architect.

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Robert Fulford explores the legacy of John M. Lyle

Citing Glenn McArthur's 'accomplished biography' of John M. Lyle, Robert Fulford discusses some of the many accomplishments of Canada's 'original starchitect' in an article for the National Post:

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A Progressive Traditionalist: the Globe's illustrated book of the week

Twelve images from A Progressive Traditionalist, Glenn McArthur's lavishly illustrated book on architect John M. Lyle, are featured on the Globe and Mail's Picture Perfect / Illustrated Book of the Week page, along with some words about the book. They include photographs of Lyle's buildings, a self-portrait and design proposals.

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Toronto Star profiles A Progressive Traditionalist

The Star's Christopher Hume discusses the work and the legacy of architect John M. Lyle with reference to Glenn McArthur's A Progressive Traditionalist, which launches this Thursday, May 7, in Toronto.

Among other things, the article covers the unique context of Lyle's work in the history of architecture:

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Glenn McArthur at Art Deco Montreal Congress

May 27

Glenn McArthur (A Progressive Traditionalist) lectures at the Art Deco Montreal Congress on Wednesday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m. 'Modern – But not Crazy: the evolving architecture of John M. Lyle' will explore some of the territory covered in A Progressive Traditionalist, McArthur's new book on Lyle.

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Location: 
Moyse Hall
McGill University 853 Sherbrooke Ouest
Montreal, QC
Canada
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A Progressive Traditionalist launches in Toronto

May 7

Join us for the launch of A Progressive Traditionalist, Glenn McArthur's authoritative and beautifully illustrated monograph on the work of Canadian architect John M. Lyle, at the Eric Arthur Gallery (University of Toronto, 230 College Street) on Thursday, May 7. The launch features a photo exhibit of Lyle's buildings and introductory notes from the author. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Book launch for A Progressive Traditionalist

Location: 
Eric Arthur Gallery
University of Toronto 230 College Street
Toronto, ON
Canada
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