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William Frederick Butler
His importance in Newfoundland architecture begins with, and is best exemplified by, his design of Winterholme for the St John's merchant and industrialist, Marmaduke Winter, in 1904.
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His importance in Newfoundland architecture begins with, and is best exemplified by, his design of Winterholme for the St John's merchant and industrialist, Marmaduke Winter, in 1904.
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