Main staircase of Rio Vista House built for William Chaffey, Mildura, Victoria Australia
Rio Vista House was designed for William Benjamin Chaffey by architects Sharland and Edmonds and built by Adelaide builder John Williams.
Williams completed the construction in 1891. A variety of local and imported materials were used.
The bricks were from local kilns while the Murray Pine and Red Gum woodwork came from Risbey’s Sawmills. All floors were made from Western Australian Jarrah with the hallway featuring Italian tiles. Wall panelling features local Murray Pine panelling and imported wallpaper. The main staircase is of cedar and blackwood.
Main staircase of Rio Vista House built for William Chaffey, Mildura, Victoria Australia
Rio Vista House was designed for William Benjamin Chaffey by architects Sharland and Edmonds and built by Adelaide builder John Williams.
Williams completed the construction in 1891. A variety of local and imported materials were used.
The bricks were from local kilns while the Murray Pine and Red Gum woodwork came from Risbey’s Sawmills. All floors were made from Western Australian Jarrah with the hallway featuring Italian tiles. Wall panelling features local Murray Pine panelling and imported wallpaper. The main staircase is of cedar and blackwood.