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John Francis (Jack) Hennessy (1853–1924) was an Australian architect. A number of his buildings are now heritage-listed.
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- Rep Jack Hennessy Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
- Early life
- Politics
- Architecture
- Later life
- Works
- References
Early life
John Francis Hennessy was born about 1853 in Leeds, England.
Politics
He was an alderman and mayor of the Burwood City Council; he designed their council chambers.
Architecture
Jack Hennessy was in partnership with Joseph Sheerin as Sheerin & Hennessy from 1884 until Sheerin left the partnership in 1912. Hennessy then went into partnership with his son Jack Hennessy, junior as Hennessy & Hennessy from 1912 to 1923, when Jack Hennessy (senior) retired.
Later life
Jack Hennessy retired in 1923 and died in November 1924 at his home in Belmore Street, Burwood. His requiem mass was held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Concord where he regularly worshipped. He was buried in Rookwood Cemetery.
Works
His architectural works include: