William Hodgen

William Hodgen (1866–1943) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. Many of his works are now heritage-listed. He is also known as William Hodgen, junior.

Early life William Hodgen was born in Toowoomba on 9 September 1866, the son of pioneer building contractor William Hodgen and his wife Eliza (née Nelson).

Architectural career From 1886 to 1891, Hodgen was a cadet in the Queensland Colonial Architect's Office in Brisbane from 1886 to 1891. In 1891, he left for London, where he studied at the Royal Institute of British Architects, whilst working with a number of prominent London architects. He passed his examinations with honours in 1893 and was elected an Associate of the Institute.

Hodgen returned to Queensland in December 1896.

In April 1907, a public meeting was held in Gatton at which it was decided to erect a memorial. A design competition was announced and it was won by William Hodgen. He founded a dynasty of architects in Toowoomba; in addition to sons, his grandson Brian Hodgen and his great-grandson practised as architects in Toowoomba.

Notable works His notable works include: 1897: Kensington (residence), Toowoomba 1901: Extensions to Wesleyan Methodist Church, Toowoomba 1903: Rectory at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Drayton 1904: Conversion of Old Toowoomba Court House into Austral Hall, Toowoomba 1904: Tor (residence), Toowoomba 1905: Tyson Manor, Toowoomba 1907: Elphin (residence), Toowoomba 1907: Boer War Memorial, Gatton 1911: Conversion of residence Dalmally into Bishop's House, Toowoomba 1912: Freshney House (nurses' quarters), Toowoomba Hospital 1924: Hotel Corones, Charleville 1934: Toowoomba Permanent Building Society