William Charles Vahland (born Carl Wilhelm Vahland; 2 October 1828 – 21 July 1915) was a German born and trained Australian architect who, after migrating to Bendigo in 1854 and becoming an Australian citizen on 20 July 1857,"A short biography of William Vahland" became known as the "premier architect of the Victorian goldfields".Bendigo Advertiser
Vahland designed over 200 buildings in North Central Victoria,Newcastle Herald 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".City of Greater Bendigo website.Inglewood website.
References
External links "A short biography of William Vahland" by Robyn Ballanger