Charles Tiffin
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Charles Tiffin was an Australian architect
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where he studied under local architects M. Thompson and John Edward Watson.
In 1855 he immigrated to Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Shortly after, he became a partner in the architectural practice of Tiffin & Davidson in Hobart
, Tasmania
, together with William Montgomerie Davenport Davidson (who was later the Queensland Surveyor-General). Their works included:
On 1 January 1857, he married Mary Ann Haig, second daughter of Captain Andrew Haig, at St George's Church in Hobart.
in the Moreton Bay
District.
In 1859, Tiffin became Colonial Architect for the colony of Queensland
, Australia.
He designed and supervised the construction of over 300 Queensland buildings including:
In 1866, Charles Tiffin developed an earth closet
, an early form of toilet
used for many years in Queensland. He took out a patent in 1859.
, New South Wales
at the age of 40.
His wife Mary Ann returned to Brisbane until her death in 1923 at the Diamantina Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
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Early life
He was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, EnglandEngland
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where he studied under local architects M. Thompson and John Edward Watson.
In 1855 he immigrated to Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Shortly after, he became a partner in the architectural practice of Tiffin & Davidson in Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, together with William Montgomerie Davenport Davidson (who was later the Queensland Surveyor-General). Their works included:
- Congregational Church, Davey Street, Hobart
On 1 January 1857, he married Mary Ann Haig, second daughter of Captain Andrew Haig, at St George's Church in Hobart.
Queensland Architecture
In May 1857 Charles Tiffin became the Clerk of WorksClerk of Works
Clerks of Works are the most highly qualified non-commissioned tradesmen in the Royal Engineers. The qualification can be held in three specialisations: Electrical, Mechanical and Construction. The clerk of works , often abbreviated CoW, is employed by the architect or client on a construction site...
in the Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is a bay on the eastern coast of Australia 45 km from Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important coastal resources...
District.
In 1859, Tiffin became Colonial Architect for the colony of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia.
He designed and supervised the construction of over 300 Queensland buildings including:
- Ipswich CourthouseIpswich Courthousethumb|right|Original Ipswich Courthouse circa 1860thumb|right|Original Ipswich Courthouse 2009The Ipswich Courthouse in Ipswich, Queensland opened in 2009/2010...
- Wharf Street Congregational Church, BrisbaneWharf Street Congregational Church, BrisbaneThe Wharf Street Congregational Church was a Congregational church built in 1860 on the corner of Wharf Street and Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The church was demolished in 1928...
(1859–1860) - Government House, BrisbaneOld Government House, QueenslandQueensland's first Government House is located at Gardens Point in the grounds of the Queensland University of Technology at the end of George Street in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia...
(1860–1862) - MaryboroughMaryborough, QueenslandMaryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
Bond Store (1863) - MaryboroughMaryborough, QueenslandMaryborough is a city located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane. The city is serviced by the Bruce Highway, and has a population of approximately 22,000 . It is closely tied to its neighbour city Hervey Bay which is...
Post Office (1865–1866) - General Hospital, Brisbane (1865)
- the Main Wing of Queensland Parliament House (facing George Street) (1865–1867).
- Church of England, Kedron Brook
- St Matthew's Church of England, Grovely (1867–1869)
Miscelleanous
He participated in the Brisbane School of Arts and the Queensland Philosophical Society.In 1866, Charles Tiffin developed an earth closet
Outhouse
An outhouse is a small structure separate from a main building which often contained a simple toilet and may possibly also be used for housing animals and storage.- Terminology :...
, an early form of toilet
Toilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
used for many years in Queensland. He took out a patent in 1859.
End of career and death
From 1868-1871 Charles Tiffin was also the Superintendent of Roads and Bridges. However, in 1871, he criticised the government's policy on roads. His career ended at that time. He took a year of leave and then retired on medical grounds in April 1872. He died on 9 January 1873 at 27 Lower Fort Street, SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
at the age of 40.
His wife Mary Ann returned to Brisbane until her death in 1923 at the Diamantina Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland.