William H. Rogers

Questions drawn from William H. Rogers's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was English architect William H. Rogers born?

   • A.18 February 1914correct
   • B.15 January 1918
   • C.18 March 1914
   • D.26 July 2008

   William H. Rogers was born on 18 February 1914.

   Source: Biography introduction

2. 2.In what year did William H. Rogers pass away?

   • A.2014
   • B.2008correct
   • C.2006
   • D.1998

   William H. Rogers died on 26 July 2008.

   Source: Biography introduction

3. 3.What profession did William H. Rogers pursue during his life?

   • A.Civil engineer
   • B.Urban planner
   • C.Architectcorrect
   • D.Property developer

   William H. Rogers is identified as an English architect in the biography.

   Source: Biography introduction

4. 4.Which company occupied the original 20 Fenchurch Street building from 1968 to 2006?

   • A.Land Securities
   • B.Basinghall Group
   • C.City of London Real Property Company
   • D.Kleinwort Bensoncorrect

   The building at 20 Fenchurch Street was occupied by Kleinwort Benson from 1968 to 2006.

   Source: Notable buildings section

5. 5.What was the first building William H. Rogers designed in the City of London?

   • A.Land Securities Tower
   • B.15-16 Basinghall Streetcorrect
   • C.20 Fenchurch Street
   • D.The Walkie Talkie

   William H. Rogers designed his first City building at 15-16 Basinghall Street.

   Source: Career highlights

6. 6.What official role did William H. Rogers hold at the City of London Real Property Company?

   • A.Lead Surveyor
   • B.Managing Director
   • C.Chief Architectcorrect
   • D.Project Consultant

   William H. Rogers served as the Chief Architect of the City of London Real Property Company.

   Source: Career highlights

7. 7.The City of London Real Property Company, where William H. Rogers worked, eventually became part of which entity?

   • A.Land Securitiescorrect
   • B.The Walkie Talkie Group
   • C.Kleinwort Benson
   • D.Basinghall Associates

   The City of London Real Property Company later became part of Land Securities.

   Source: Career highlights

8. 8.At the time of William H. Rogers' death, what was happening to the building at 20 Fenchurch Street?

   • A.It was being expanded
   • B.It was being listed as a landmark
   • C.It was being renovated
   • D.It was being demolishedcorrect

   When William H. Rogers died, the original 20 Fenchurch Street building was being demolished.

   Source: Notable buildings section

9. 9.What is the nickname of the new landmark skyscraper that replaced the original 20 Fenchurch Street?

   • A.The Walkie Talkiecorrect
   • B.The Fenchurch Spire
   • C.The London Real
   • D.The Basinghall Tower

   The new landmark building replacing the old 20 Fenchurch Street is nicknamed the Walkie Talkie.

   Source: Notable buildings section

10. 10.Which building is cited as the most notable work by William H. Rogers?

    • A.The Land Securities Headquarters
    • B.15-16 Basinghall Street
    • C.The original 20 Fenchurch Streetcorrect
    • D.The Kleinwort Benson Tower

    The most notable building designed by William H. Rogers was the original 20 Fenchurch Street.

    Source: Notable buildings section

11. 11.Which specific location was the primary site of William H. Rogers' most notable work?

    • A.Fenchurch Street
    • B.The City of Londoncorrect
    • C.Land Securities District
    • D.Basinghall Street

    The original 20 Fenchurch Street building is located in the City of London.

    Source: Notable buildings section

12. 12.What nationality was William H. Rogers?

    • A.Englishcorrect
    • B.Scottish
    • C.Irish
    • D.American

    William H. Rogers was an English architect.

    Source: Biography introduction

13. 13.In what role did William H. Rogers act that eventually linked him to Land Securities?

    • A.Demolition supervisor for the Walkie Talkie
    • B.Chief Architect of City of London Real Property Companycorrect
    • C.Contractor for 20 Fenchurch Street
    • D.Lead developer of Basinghall Street

    William H. Rogers was Chief Architect of the City of London Real Property Company, which became part of Land Securities.

    Source: Career highlights

14. 14.Which of these is a correct detail regarding the demolition mentioned in the biography?

    • A.The demolition was to make way for the Walkie Talkiecorrect
    • B.The building was being demolished to create more office space for Kleinwort Benson
    • C.The demolition was completed before William H. Rogers passed away
    • D.The City of London Real Property Company managed the demolition

    The old 20 Fenchurch Street was being demolished to make way for a new landmark skyscraper nicknamed the Walkie Talkie.

    Source: Notable buildings section