Richard McNeil Henderson explained

Richard McNeil Henderson, (; 14 January 1886 – 16 March 1972) was a British engineer and colonial administrator.[1] He was the Director of Public Works (Hong Kong) from 1932 to 1939.[2]

Henderson was a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers[3] and Institution of Mechanical Engineers.[4] During his service as Director of Public Works, he was responsible for the construction of South Kowloon Magistracy in 1933, Wan Chai Market in 1937 and Central Market in 1938.[5] [6] He was appointed a CBE in 1939. He was an ex officio member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.[7]

Henderson Road at Jardine's Lookout, Hong Kong Island, is named after him.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henderson, Richard McNeil, (14 Jan. 1886–16 March 1972). 2021-03-22. WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2007 . en. 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u155508. 978-0-19-954089-1 .
  2. Book: Making Hong Kong: A History of Its Urban Development . Pui-Yin Ho . 2018 . . 9781788117951.
  3. Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers . 1925 . . 219 . 159.
  4. Proceedings - Institution of Mechanical Engineers . 1927 . . 41.
  5. Web site: 100 Years Architects in Hong Kong 1841-1941. Tony Lam Chung Wai, Director of AGC Design Ltd..
  6. Architects in government, 1903-1941 . HKIA Journal . 45 . 51 .
  7. Web site: Members Database. . March 21, 2021 .
  8. Book: Signs of a Colonial Era . Andrew Yanne . Gillis Heller . 2009 . 86 . . 978-9622099449.

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