National Mutual Life Building

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

54 Malop Street has architectural and historic significance at a regional level. The upper facade retains a high degree of integrity and is an excellent example of the Neo0Grecian style with simplified classical idioms and typical 1920s detail. The building is sited on a prominent corner. The building is of historic significance for a number of reasons. Gibbs, Finlay and Morsley designed the building and Arthur Phillips was the builder. A selection of expensive materials was used inside the building and the exterior clad in Pyrmont stone from Sydney. This demonstrated the importance of the building's status as high quality materials were imported. The building had strong associations with National Mutual Company, the Suttons Music store, and Thomas Jewellers who continue to occupy the site.

Group

Commercial

Category

Office building