Dama Lumly Bell

General Information

Occupation: Architect

Birth Country: Canada

Resident City: Stratford

Resident State/Province: Ontario

Resident Country: Canada

Notes: While living in Windsor, Bell met Eliel Saarinen, of the experince, Bell said: "He asked if I were married to an architect. When I said, 'No', he shook his head and said 'No hope.' He invited Alf (Alfred-her husband) and myself to visit his home in Cranbrook, Michigan. It was a fascinating experience."

Archive/Repository: IAWA Special Collections, Newman Library, Ms88-122, in the collection of Blanche Lemco van Ginkel

Sources: Biographical sketch found in the Blanche Lemco van Ginkel collection of the IAWA

Specialties

No specialties on record

Jobs

Employer: John T. Findlay, Architect

Title: Office staff

City: St. Thomas

State: Ontario

Country: Canada

Notes: Bell "held down the office while Mr. Findlay supervised the construction of the Ontario Mental Hospital."

Employer: Adam's Furniture Store

Title: Display Manager, consultant, and Interior decorator on the side

State: Ontario

Country: Canada

Collaborators

No collaborators on record

Apprenticeships

No apprenticeships on record

Awards

Name: Queen's Jubilee Medal

Name: Order of Canada

Description: Awarded to Bell and her husband in recognition of their work for the Stratford Festival. They were the first couple to be so recognized.

Exhibitions

No exhibitions on record

Notable Projects

Title: YWYMCA

City: Stratford

Country: Canada

Notes: Bell was the first president and building chairman of the new YWYMCA. Bell also organized the University Women's Club.

Education

Institution: University of Toronto

Department: Architecture

Degree: Bachelor of Architecture

Notes: At the time of registration, Bell was a practicing elementary school teacher. In 1934, she completed the final year of architecture school, but did not have the required office experience needed for graduation

Licensing

No licenses on record

Professional Affiliations

Organization: Stratford Festival

Notes: The Stratford Festival was held at the Bell Residence in 1952.

Organization: Canadian Housing Design Annual Competition

Role: Juror

Organization: Stratford Festival Board

Role: Honorary Secretary

Publications By

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Publications About

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