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George Drumgoole Coleman (1795 – 27 March 1844), also known as George Drumgold Coleman, was an Irish civil architect who played an instrumental role in the design and construction of much of the civil infrastructure in early Singapore, after it was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
Apr 11, 2024 · G. D. (George Dromgold) Coleman (b. 1795, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland–d. 27 March 1844, Singapore) was Singapore’s pioneer colonial architect. He became the first Government Superintendent of Public Works when he was appointed on 19 October 1833.
Dec 10, 2004 · G. D. (George Dromgold) Coleman (b. 1795, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland–d. 27 March 1844, Singapore) was Singapore’s pioneer colonial architect. He became the first Government Superintendent of Public Works when he was appointed on 19 October 1833.
To store vast amounts of commodities, Mr Boustead commissioned the leading architect of Singapore, Mr George Drumgoole Coleman to design the famous Boustead & Company headquarters known as “the house of seven and twenty pillars”, located at the mouth of the Singapore River and eventually replaced by the current Empress Place Building.
Feb 10, 2020 · In 1829, George Drumgoole Coleman (G. D. Coleman) was tasked to prepare a topographical survey of Singapore. This 1836 map is the result of the survey and it represents the first comprehensive map that depicts not only the roads and buildings in the town, but also elements in the island’s interior and coastal lands such as contours ...
Aug 6, 2021 · Several professionals were consulted by Raffles, including an Irish civil architect known as George Drumgoole Coleman. Coleman’s involvement went far beyond that of a consultant. Coleman was an architect and town planner who designed and built many of the most beautiful colonial structures, some of which are still standing.
This 1890s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of Coleman Street. On the right stands Hotel de la Paix, which operates in the premises formerly built by Coleman to serve as his personal residence. Coleman Street was named after George Drumgoole Coleman, the first architect in Singapore. Title from inscription, on front of photograph.
George Drumgoole Coleman (1795 – 27 March 1844), also known as George Drumgold Coleman, was an Irish civil architect who played an instrumental role in the design and construction of much of the civil infrastructure in early Singapore, after it was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
Jan 18, 2023 · George Drumgoole Coleman, also known as George Drumgold Coleman, was an Irish civil architect who played an instrumental role in the design and construction of much of the civil infrastructure in Singapore, after it was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819.
Apr 11, 2024 · Coleman Bridge spans the Singapore River and links Hill Street with New Bridge Road. 1 It is named after the designer of the first Coleman Bridge built in 1840, George D. Coleman (b. 1795, Drogheda, Ireland–d. 27 March 1844, Singapore).
