Arnold Francis Hendy facts for kids

Arnold Francis Hendy (1894–1958) was a talented architect. He designed many buildings during his career.

Early Life and Education

Arnold Francis Hendy was born in Plymouth, England, around 1894. Not much is known about his very early childhood.

World War I Service

During World War I, Hendy served in the military. He was part of the Devonshire Regiment. He served in places like Palestine and France.

Architectural Career

After the war, Arnold Hendy began his journey to become an architect. Architects are people who design buildings. They plan how buildings will look and function.

Becoming an Architect

Hendy started working at the firm of W.H.Byrne & Son. He then became a student at the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. He studied there for two years. During his studies, he won important awards. He received the Downes Bronze Medal in 1920-1921. He also won the Institute Prize in 1921-1922. These awards showed he was a very promising young architect.

Working at Kaye-Parry & Ross

In 1924, Hendy joined the office of Kaye-Parry & Ross. He worked there as an assistant. The two main partners, George Murray Ross and William Kaye-Parry, passed away in 1927 and 1932. After their deaths, Arnold Hendy took over the business. He continued to run the firm under the same name. He led the practice until his own death in March 1956.

Notable Buildings Designed by Hendy

Arnold Hendy designed several important buildings. His works include:

• The Pembroke Carnegie Free Library in Ballsbridge. Carnegie libraries were built with money from a famous businessman, Andrew Carnegie, to help people read and learn.
• No. 35-36 Westmoreland Street. This is a building located on a well-known street.
• Archer's Garage. This was likely a building designed for vehicle storage and repair.