History of William Hardwick in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2025

William Burden Hardwick (W.B. Hardwick) was a prominent Australian architect who served as the Principal Architect of the Public Works Department in Western Australia from 1917 to 1927. He is recognized for upholding the high design standards in public buildings that were established during the gold boom era. His work is particularly notable in the design and construction of hospitals, schools, and post offices across Western Australia, solidifying his legacy as a significant figure in the state's architectural history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1907: Appointed architect in Public Works Department

In 1907, William Burden Hardwick was appointed as architect in the Public Works Department (Western Australia).

1910: Visit to England

In 1910, Hardwick visited England. Upon his return, he published a collection of articles on town planning.

1911: Perth railways yards proposal

In 1911, Hardwick proposed removing the Perth railways yards and undergrounding the Fremantle-Midland line, with the land converted into a grassy mall.

1912: Appointed to the Workers' Homes Board

In 1912, Hardwick was appointed a member of the Workers' Homes Board upon its establishment.

1913: Made chairman of Workers' Homes Board

In 1913, Hardwick was made chairman of the Workers' Homes Board.

1915: Opening of the Wooroloo Sanatorium

In 1915, the Wooroloo Sanatorium, designed by Hillson Beasley and Hardwick, was officially opened.

1917: Principal Architect of the Public Works Department

In 1917, W.B. Hardwick became the Principal Architect of the Public Works Department in Western Australia, a position he held until 1927.

1917: Promoted to Principal Architect

In 1917, William Burden Hardwick was promoted to the office of Principal Architect within the Public Works Department.

1927: End of term as Principal Architect

In 1927, W.B. Hardwick's term as Principal Architect of the Public Works Department in Western Australia came to an end. He started this role in 1917.

1929: Opening of Point Heathcote Reception Home

In 1929, the Point Heathcote Reception Home, later known as Heathcote Hospital, designed by Hardwick, was opened for treating patients with mental illness.