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Colonial Bank (former)

Other Name

National Bank/Yarra Glen Gallery

Location

Bell Street, Yarra Glen VIC 3775

File Number

961

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The former Colonial Bank at 25 Bell Street, Yarra Glen.

How is it significant?
The former Colonial Bank, 25 Bell Street, Yarra Glen is of local historical, aesthetic and social significance.

Why is it significant?
Of local historical significance as one of only two early banks in the region (the other being the former Commercialf Bank of 1886, corner of Armstrong Grove and Bell Street). RNE criterion A.4

Of aesthetic significance as a late Boom-Style bank and one of the most stately buildings in Yarra Glen.
RNE criterion E.1

Of social significance because it was a focal point for financial dealings in the district.
RNE criterion G.1

Group

Commercial