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State Bank (former)

Location

135 Pakington Street, GEELONG WEST VIC 3218 - Property No 203632

Level

Incl in HO area indiv sig

Statement of Significance

C Listed - Local Significance

The State Savings Bank was built in 1922 to the design of eminent Geelong architects Buchan Laird and Buchan. It is of local significance.

POLICY/RECOMMENDATIONS:

G.R.P.S.

Restoration of the front facade, particularly the rendered title at stringcourse level (now hidden by a wide strip with white writing). Would greatly enhance the character of this building.

REFERENCES

Geelong West Building Permit Register

Bruce Trethowan, A Study of Banks in Victorian 1851-1939, 1976, p.73.

Buchan Laird and Buchan, architects, Drawings and Specifications. Set of four coloured drawings including joinery details (GHRC)

Group

Retail and Wholesale

Category

Shopping/retail complex