G.W. McFarlen, Civ 1888

George Walter McFarlen was a student at the School of Practical Science from 1885 until 1888, when he graduated with a diploma in Civil Engineering.

The SPS graduating class of 1888 was large with 16 students completing their diplomas. Can you spot J. Galbraith in the photo? How about W.H. Ellis?

Graduating Class Photo, 1888. George Walter McFarlen is in the back row, fourth from the right. UTARMS, B1980-0022/0004P.

These pages of sketches are from one of McFarlen's notebooks, created from 1886-87, during his second year as a student in civil engineering.

Framing of south elevation of a building, 1886. UTARMS, B1980-0022/001(05), p.3.

Framing of south eleveation of a building, 1886. UTARMS, B1980-0022/001(05), p.5.