Frank Dorrington Ward
Chief architect of the Straits Settlements Public Works Department
About Frank Dorrington Ward
Frank Dorrington WardFrank Dorrington Ward (17 April 1885 - 1972) was a British architect who served as the chief architect of the Public Works Department of the Straits Settlements. He designed several buildings in Singapore which have since become prominent landmarks, such as the Old Supreme Court Building.
Early life and education Ward was born in Hastings, England on 17 April 1885. His father was prominent architect Henry Ward. His elder brother, Henry Jr., was also an architect. He attended Kent College in Canterbury. He was conferred the OBE in 1941.
Personal life and death He was married. One of his sons, Ian Dorrington Ward, also became an architect. He was a Freemason.
He died in 1972.
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Who was Frank Dorrington Ward?
Chief architect of the Straits Settlements Public Works Department (1928-1939)
When did Frank Dorrington Ward die?
Frank Dorrington Ward died in 1972.
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