About Henry Simmonds
Lived 1883 – 1954 (aged 70). Henry Simmonds was a Canadian skipper.
Henry Holdsby Simmonds sailed for Canada at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, US. He subsequently became an architect who specialized in neighbourhood movie theatres. His Odeon Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia is on the Canadian National Register of Historic Places. He is also known for designing industrial facilities and apartment buildings. Most of his projects were in the Vancouver area.
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Who was Henry Simmonds?
Canadian skipper (1883-1954)
When was Henry Simmonds born?
Henry Simmonds was born on 25 August 1883 in Moyhu.
When did Henry Simmonds die?
Henry Simmonds died on 1 August 1954 in Vancouver.
What was Henry Simmonds's occupation?
Henry Simmonds was a skipper.
What nationality was Henry Simmonds?
Henry Simmonds was Canadian.
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