Edmund Cooper Manfred (5 June 1856 – 20 February 1941)[1] often referred as E.C. Manfred was an English born Australian architect who was prominent for his works for designing well known and iconic buildings in Goulburn, New South Wales.[2]
E.C. Manfred | |
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| Born | 5 June 1856 |
| Died | 20 February 1941 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | St. John's Orphanage (1912) St. Joseph's Orphanage (1905) |
Early life
editManfred was born on 5 June 1856 in Kensington, London. He was the only child of Mr. Edward Manfred, who was an architect and surveyor.[1] By 1870, Manfred and his widowed mother sailed to join their family in Sydney who had already settled in Manly. Manfred completed his education and undertook training as an architect.[3]
Work
editManfred was a qualified architect who designed most iconic buildings and parks in Goulburn, including the town hall, Goulburn Hospital, Belmore Park, St. John's Orphanage and St. Joseph's Orphanage in Kenmore.[4][5][6] As well as that, Manfred was a member of the Royal Society of New South Wales and the Royal Historical Society of New South Wales.[1]
Death
editManfred died on 20 February 1941 at the age of 84. He was survived by six sons, three who had predeceased him.[1] By the time of his death, he played a prominent role in the civic and business life of Goulburn for more than 60 years. A plaque was erected in the St Saviour's Cathedral to commemorate him, as he was associated with the building.[7] The State Library of New South Wales opened a collection of Manfred's works in 2013, with the first exhibitions opened on 24 February.[8]
Gallery
editBelow are some photographs of some notable works by Manfred:
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Goulburn's first permanent fire station (1890) -
Masonic Temple (1928)
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Obituary (E.C. Manfred)". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales: National Library of Australia. 22 February 1941. p. 15. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "A Goulburn Walk to view the architecture of EC Manfred building lists" (PDF). Goulburn Australia. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ "A Goulburn Walk to view the architecture of EC Manfred". igoulburn. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ Penalver, Daphne (29 August 2018). "Talk on former orphanage". Goulburn Post. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Brittany (20 February 2013). "Manfred's West End wonders". Goulburn Post. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ Penalver, Daphne; Penavler, David; Cooper, Linda (2013). E C Manfred – Architect and Surveyor, Goulburn. David Penavler. ISBN 978-0646588650. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ "Edmund Cooper Manfred". Monument Australia. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ Thistleton, John (25 January 2013). "Historic city to celebrate in style". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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