Thomas Pollard Sampson

Thomas Pollard Sampson
Wallis Hall at Meriden School Strathfield
designed by T. P. Sampson in 1936
Born (1875-06-24)24 June 1875
Launceston, Tasmania
Died 25 June 1961(1961-06-25) (aged 86)
Paddington, New South Wales
Other names T. P. Sampson
Known for Architecture
Spouse(s) Clarice Effie Henderson
Parent(s) Richard Sampson (c.1847-1917) and Caroline Elizabeth Pollard (1849-1945)

Thomas Pollard Sampson (24 June 1875 – 25 June 1961) was a Tasmanian-born Australian architect active in New South Wales during the first forty years of the 20th century. His work encompassed the styles of the Federation Arts and Crafts and Bungalow through to the Inter-War Styles.[1]

Family

Sampson was born in Launceston, Tasmania, to Richard Sampson (c.1847-1917) and Caroline Elizabeth Pollard (1849-1945). His maternal grandparents were from Yorkshire, England, and his extended family were members of the Methodist Church.

Career

He was articled in architecture to A.E. Luttrell of Cameron Street, Launceston[2] In 1891 Sampson exhibited an architectural drawing of a design for a villa residence in the Tasmanian Industrial Exhibition. He had been articled for six months at that time and had become an architectural photographer taking many notable images of Launceston buildings.

Sampson moved to Sydney to practise as an architect. In 1919 he partnered with Harold Minton Taylor, a solicitor, and purchased 'Rosebank House', Darlinghurst, and adjoining land. They demolished the original house and constructed several apartment blocks. He designed a number of houses that are now heritage listed.

Notable works

References

  1. ↑ LINC Thomas Pollard Sampson 22 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Freeland, J.M. The Making of a Profession, Angus & Robertson, (Sydney, 1971) pp 210
  3. ↑ "Heritage | NSW Environment & Heritage". Heritage.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "Heritage | NSW Environment & Heritage". Heritage.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  5. ↑ Centennial Park – Federation House Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  6. ↑ Concord Golf Course History Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "No title". Construction and Local Government Journal. NSW: National Library of Australia. 29 May 1929. p. 14. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 10 December 1935. p. 6. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
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