Category:Federation Filigree architecture

**Federation Filigree architecture**
	architectural style prevalent in Australian from around 1890 to 1915
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English: Federation Filigree is a term used to describe an architectural style popular in Australia between c.1890–c.1915. The style is an evolution of the Victorian Filigree-style, which was prevalent in Australia between c.1840–c.1900.^[1] The primary feature of the Federation Filigree style was the verandah, which stood proud of the building and created a filigree screen which dominated the facade. The Federation era saw timber fretwork became the main component of the filigree screen, with other materials such wrought iron, cast iron, and glass also featuring.^[2]

Key Indicators[edit]

The style was first described in Apperly, Irving & Reynolds (1989). The following buildings were listed as key examples of the style.

House, Hobart, Tasmania, with prominent fretworked verandah.
Masonic Hall, Yangan, Queensland (c.1898)
Buchanan's Hotel, Townsville, Queensland. Built 1902, demolished 1984. Three-tiered filigree in cast iron, wrought iron, timber and glass.
Kameruka, Ipswich, Queensland (c.1917). Federation Filigree-style Queenslander with double access stairs.
Criterion Hotel Warwick, Queensland (1917).
George Hotel, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Built 1902.
Castle Hotel, York, Western Australia; verandah and timber fretwork added c.1905.