List of Art Deco buildings in Tasmania
- List of Art Deco buildings in Tasmania
Art Deco: a loose term, only in use in regard to architecture since the 1980s. Some people useit for all non-traditional interwar architecture, but this is not terribly helpful and is notrecommended. It may include all three categories listed below:-Interwar Free Classicism [Deco Free Classicism] : using classical motifs largely asdecoration, in a very stylised or abstracted manner, with little reference to the norms ofthe classical languageJazz Moderne [Zig-Zag Moderne] : No particular classical references. Angular lines andvertical emphasis. Somewhat related to ‘Skyscraper Gothic’.Streamlined Moderne: No particular classical references. Curved lines and horizontalemphasis. Related to the ‘streamlining’ of contemporary forms of transport.
This page is a list of major historically significant Art Deco and Moderne buildings in Tasmania.
Office and commercial buildings
* Commonwealth Bank Building, Elizabeth Street, Hobart
* Hobart Mercury Building, Hobart
* Hydro-Electric Commission Building, Davey Street, Hobart
* Prudential Insurance Building, Elizabeth Street, Hobart
* T&G Insurance Building, Hobart
* Holyman House, corner of Brisbane and George Street, Launceston
* Old Launceston General Hospital
* Park Hotel, Invermay Road, Launceston
* Former Tasmania Savings Bank, Invermay Road, Launceston
* Holmes Building, Launceston
* Deacons Corner, Invermay Road, Launceston
* Legacy House, Launceston
Cinemas and theatres
* Former Star Theater (now St Vincent De Paul), Invermay Road, Launceston
* Princess Theatre, Launceston
Institutional buildings
* Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart
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