Background
Albrant was born in Winchester, Ontario in 1871.
Albrant was born in Winchester, Ontario in 1871.
In 1895 he moved west, planning to make his way as a farmer. However, later that year he enrolled in the Division of Mechanical Arts of the North Dakota Agricultural College at Fargo. By December 1897 he had established his own architectural office in Fargo.
He practiced until his unexpected death at the age of 35 in 1905.
Despite his short career Albrant designed several major North Dakota buildings, including the state"s first purpose-built public library, in Mayville. Several of his buildings are listed on the United States. National Register of Historic Places.