A.N.Z. Bank interior (former)

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

The A.N.Z. Bank on the corner of Gheringhap Street and Malop Street, Geelong, was erected in 1859/60 for the Bank of Australiasia. Melbourne architects, Purchas and Swyer, designed this two storey bank with a conservative classical facade of Barrabool sandstone and full height banking chamber.

The stone facade was refaced in brick in September 1956, the interior altered.

The Banking Chamber which has been preserved intact is an interesting example of a mid nineteenth century bank interior most notable for the proportions and classical ornamentation.

RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Geelong Regional Commission Register

Historic Building Council Register

REFERENCES

Threthowan, Bruce - 'A Study of Banks in Victoria 1851-1939' Report to the Historic Buildings Preservation Council of Victoria, 1976.

National Trust of Australia (Victoria), File No 252.

A.N.Z. Bank Archives, Melbourne.

Records of Bank of Australia, Geelong, Including 15 contract drawings 1859 and construction records.

Geelong Advertiser - 17th May, 1859, Tender Notice.

Group

Commercial

Category

Bank