List of Art Deco buildings in Tasmania

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Art Deco: a loose term, only in use in regard to architecture since the 1980s. Some people use it for all non-traditional interwar architecture, but this is not terribly helpful and is not recommended. It may include all three categories listed below:- Interwar Free Classicism [Deco Free Classicism]: using classical motifs largely as decoration, in a very stylised or abstracted manner, with little reference to the norms of the classical language Jazz Moderne [Zig-Zag Moderne]: No particular classical references. Angular lines and vertical emphasis. Somewhat related to ‘Skyscraper Gothic’. Streamlined Moderne: No particular classical references. Curved lines and horizontal emphasis. 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Institutional buildings

• Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart