Eugène Prévost (carpenter)
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Eugène Prévost (1898–1965) was a French Canadian carpenter who initially specialized in producing church pews and school furniture. After receiving a commission in 1924 to fabricate and install a wooden bus shell on a new chassis, his business gradually evolved to one that emphasized the production of coach buses and motor homes. Les Ateliers Prévost was acquired in 1957 and renamed Prévost Car. Eugène Prévost had a lasting impact on the village of his birth; the company he founded is a leader in the industry and remains headquartered in Sainte-Claire.
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Eugène Prévost | |
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Born | (1898-11-12)November 12, 1898 |
Died | February 2, 1965(1965-02-02) (aged 66) |
Resting place | Sainte-Claire Cemetery |
Monuments | Maison Prévost Villa Prévost Place Eugène Prévost |
Occupation(s) | Cabinet maker Manufacturer of coach buses and motor homes Mayor of Sainte-Claire |
Known for | Founder of Prévost Car |
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