{"id":13571,"date":"2024-12-13T05:45:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T12:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/?p=13571"},"modified":"2024-12-13T05:45:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T12:45:48","slug":"alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect","title":{"rendered":"Alice Ross \u2013 Edmonton&#8217;s First Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women associated with Edmonton were among the first in Canada to enter the field of architecture, a profession historically dominated by men. Alice Ross, who grew up in Edmonton, made significant contributions to her city and the nation. She became the first woman to graduate from an architecture program and launched Ross Home Plans in Edmonton, proving that challenges can be overcome with determination and creativity. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/\">iedmonton.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3354aa63f0f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3354aa63f0f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect\/#Early_Life_and_Education\" >Early Life and Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect\/#Starting_Her_Career\" >Starting Her Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect\/#Marriage_and_Family_Life\" >Marriage and Family Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect\/#Returning_to_Architecture\" >Returning to Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iedmonton.net\/en\/eternal-alice-ross-edmontons-first-architect\/#Legacy_and_Achievements\" >Legacy and Achievements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_and_Education\"><\/span>Early Life and Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a young age, Alice dreamed of becoming an engineer, inspired by her father, Zephirin, who worked in civil engineering, designing Canada\u2019s western railways and managing waterway projects. However, Alice chose to pursue architecture and applied to the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence. In 1907, she was accepted and became the only woman in her class. Three years later, in 1910, Alice graduated as the first woman in Canada with an architecture degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092532\/1-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092532\/1-29.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092532\/1-29-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092532\/1-29-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.iedmonton.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/12\/17092532\/1-29-696x403.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_Her_Career\"><\/span>Starting Her Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alice initially worked on projects for her father, who managed municipalities and irrigation systems from his base in Calgary. During this time, she became known as \u201cAlice\u201d and was recognized for her elegant style, balancing her professional ambitions with a keen sense of fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1914, Alice applied to the University of Alberta\u2019s School of Architecture to take the examination required for registration with the Alberta Association of Architects. After successfully passing, she became a member of the association. However, finding meaningful work proved difficult as the field remained dominated by men. Her first job was as a secretary at a logging company, where she met Hugh Ross, her future husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage_and_Family_Life\"><\/span>Marriage and Family Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alice and Hugh married in 1917 and moved to Waldeck, where Hugh managed the Duffield Trading Company. During this period, Alice focused on raising their three children, causing her architectural career to take a backseat. The Great Depression further strained the family\u2019s finances when the business began to fail. Despite these challenges, Alice demonstrated resilience, stepping in to manage the store after Hugh\u2019s untimely death from a heart attack in 1941.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Returning_to_Architecture\"><\/span>Returning to Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After several years of managing the store, Alice decided to pursue her passion for architecture once again. She moved back to Edmonton with her daughters and began taking on architectural projects, including designing homes for a local hardware store owner. This marked the beginning of a new phase in her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alice returned to the Rhode Island School of Design to complete additional courses before relaunching her career in Edmonton. She established Ross Home Plans, a business that gained popularity for its innovative concept. Alice created a catalog of house designs, offering clients pre-designed plans to choose from. The local press highlighted her enterprise, describing it as a promising venture for the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_and_Achievements\"><\/span>Legacy and Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through her determination, Alice\u2019s business flourished, earning her recognition in Edmonton and beyond. She was commissioned to design and oversee the construction of significant buildings across the city. Alice Ross remains a pioneer in Canadian architecture, proving that persistence and skill can pave the way for success, even in male-dominated fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women associated with Edmonton were among the first in Canada to enter the field of architecture, a profession historically dominated by men. Alice Ross, who grew up in Edmonton, made significant contributions to her city and the nation. 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