William Vahland | |
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| Born | 2 October 1828 |
| Died | 21 July 1915 |
| Resting place | Bendigo Cemetery |
| Nationality | German, Australian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Bendigo Town Hall, Shamrock Hotel |
William Charles Vahland (born Carl Wilhelm Vahland; 2 October 1828 – 21 July 1915) was a German-trained Australian architect who, after migrating to Bendigo in 1854 and becoming an Australian citizen on 20 July 1857,[1] became known as the "premier architect of the Victorian goldfields".[2]
Vahland designed over 200 buildings in North Central Victoria,[3] including many of Bendigo's largest public and private buildings. By encouraging other European artisans and artists to emigrate to Bendigo, Vahland's aim was to realise a vision of the city as the "Vienna of the South".[4][5]
References
External links
- "A short biography of William Vahland" by Robyn Ballanger
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