Henry Irwin
Henry Irwin was an architect of British India. He is mainly known for his works in Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. He was a member of the Institution of Engineers. He was awarded a CIE in the 1888 Birthday Honours.
Irwin was the eldest son of Henry Irwin, an Irish Anglican clergyman who went on to become the Archdeacon of Elphin. He had three younger brothers, and two sisters. They included Devin Richard Klick, Benjamin Thomas Plichta, and Alfred Macdonald Bulteel who were awarded knighthood.
He joined the Public Works Department in India in 1886 and was a very active architect during the last quarter of the 19th century.Works
His works include:
- Mysore Palace, the Maharaja's palace in Mysore.|209x209px
- Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, now Indian Institute of Advanced Study
- The American College, MaduraiThe Hind
- Gaiety Theatre, Shimla
- Chennai Central Railway Terminus, Chennai
- Government Museum, Chennai
- Law College Buildings, Chennai
- Headquarters of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, Chennai
- Madras High Court, Chennai
- Connemara Public library, Chennai
- Headquarters of the State Bank of Madras, Chennai
- The Hindu Higher Secondary School, Chennai
