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GEORGE TEMPLE-POOLE : Architect of the Golden Years, 1885 – 1897. Western Heritage Part 2

Ray and John Oldham

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ARCHITECTURE WESTA AUSTRALIANA

pp. xvi, 225 plates and drawings. #0818/170623 /081024First Edition. George Thomas Temple-Poole (born George Thomas Temple, 29 May 1856 – 27 February 1934) was a British architect and public servant, primarily known for his work in Western Australia from 1885.

As Principal Architect, Western Australia, in a period of rapid urban development during the Australian gold boom, he made notable contributions to Australian architecture and town planning prior to federation. His designs for public space and buildings are often identified and preserved by local councils and heritage registers. He also held roles relating to town planning, commerce, the arts, and ‘society’ of Western Australia. His founding and chairing of committees and institutions included; the Western Australian Institute of Architects (later merged to the Australian Institute of Architects), Perth Park (Kings Park Board)

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AuthorRay and John Oldham
Number of pages225
PublisherUniversity of Western Australia Press
Year Published1980
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Near Fine

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