William Henry Allan Munro
William Henry Allan Munro (1856 – 23 February 1913) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.
William Henry Allan Munro
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- 1856
- Died
- William Henry Allan Munro died on 23 February 1913.
- Occupation
- architect
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William Henry Allan Munro (1856 – 23 February 1913) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. Some of his works are now heritage-listed.
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Early life
Early life
Munro was born in Inverness, Scotland, in 1856, the son of tailor George Munro and his wife Mary (' Allan). He trained under Matthews & Lawrie.
Architectural career
Architectural career
In 1886, he emigrated to Queensland and worked as an architect for Rooney Brothers of Townsville. There, he won the competition for the Queensland Hotel and was taken into partnership by Walter Eyre in 1887. After the firm ceased trading in 1892, Munro worked for the government but also undertook private contracts.
Death
Death
Munro died on 23 February 1913 in Brisbane. The following day, he was interred at the South Brisbane Cemetery.
Significant works
Significant works
• 1889: Bank of New South Wales Building, Charters Towers • 1889: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Herberton • 1890: Ferrari Estates Building, Cooktown • 1891: Townsville School of Arts • 1910: The Grand Hotel, Hughenden
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Eyre & Munro. Dictionary of Scottish Architects.
- 2.cite QHR 3755 The Grand Hotel 602608 accessdate=1 August 2014
- 3.Family Notices. The Brisbane Courier. 17,197. 6. 24 February 1913.
- 4.cite QHR 33098 Bank of New South Wales (former) 602804 accessdate=1 August 2014
- 5.cite QHR 15313 Holy Trinity Anglican Church 600538 accessdate=1 August 2014
- 6.cite QHR 15197 Ferrari Estates Building 600422 accessdate=1 August 2014
- 7.cite QHR 15700 Townsville School of Arts 600925 accessdate=1 August 2014
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