Thomas Havers

Thomas Havers (1810-1870) was a British businessman and architect, active in the Falkland Islands and Uruguay in the middle of the 19th century.

In 1858, his position in the Falkland Islands Company was terminated, citing "culpable disregard of the Board's instructions and from his having kept his accounts in such negligent confusion".

[4] In this role, he managed the design and construction of a building to house the office of Mail, Museum and Public Library Correos, Museo y Biblioteca Pública, located in Sarandí street, and opened in 1867.

Shortly after its inauguration, a storm resulted in significant water ingress to the structure, and the failure of its plumbing, gutters and sewer system.

On arrival to assess the damage, Havers was met by an angry mob which pelted him with fruit and vegetables, until he was rescued by the local police.

Mercado Central de Montevideo, 1904