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Francis Rattenbury 1890s Parliament Building Competition Print Historic BC Legislature Design 43x30"

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Francis Rattenbury 1890s Parliament Building Competition Print Historic BC Legislature Design 43x30
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Framed print depicting one of Francis Rattenbury's architectural competition entries for the front façade of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria. Created during the 1892 Empire-wide design competition, these drawings represent the formative concepts that led to the iconic provincial legislature.

Architect: Francis Rattenbury (1867-1935)
Rattenbury won the 1892 competition at age 25, securing the commission for what would become one of Canada's most recognizable civic buildings. His early renderings-including unbuilt façade variations-demonstrate the evolving blend of Romanesque, Renaissance Revival, and classical massing that shaped the final structure.

Historical Context
Produced during the 1890s design phase of the BC Legislature

Competition drawings and alternate façade concepts are preserved in institutional archives such as the Royal BC Museum and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

These prints are valued for their architectural, provincial, and cultural significance

Framed Presentation
Professionally framed print suitable for display

Shows one of the proposed façade treatments submitted during the competition period

Ideal for collectors of architectural history, BC heritage, or Rattenbury-related works

Contents: Framed architectural print of Rattenbury's 1890s Parliament Building competition design.
Era: Original design c. 1892; modern reproduction print.
Notes: Historically significant architectural concept from the BC Legislature design competition.