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Former National Australia Bank and Dwelling (Madden & Bourke Ply, Ltd., Barristers and Solicitors)

Other Name

National Bank of Australia

Location

127 Main Street BACCHUS MARSH, MOORABOOL SHIRE

Level

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Madden & Bourke Ply, Ltd.,

Statement of Significance

A rendered brick two storey Renaissance Revival bank building, designed by the important Melbourne architect Leonard Terry in 1865. There are rear additions by a further important architect, Lloyd Tayler, then a new frontispiece in 1904 by Gibbs and Finlay. It was occupied by the bank for 120 years.

The former bank has local historical significance for its association with the development of business in the community life of Bacchus Marsh and its influence on the economic growth of the town. It also demonstrates a changing sequence of architectural styles.

It has architectural significance locally, as a representative example of an important architect's work, in Leonard Terry. This is now obscured, yet sufficient is visible on the eastern side to appreciate the design. The 1904 addition is an audacious and innovative design and a strong urban design contribution to Main Street.

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