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Former Western House

Other Name National Bank Location 460 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B4070 File Number B4070 Level Local

[1/1] b4070 National Bank 460

Statement of Significance

A nine-storey bank of 1938-39 designed by Meldrum & Noad; representing one of the last uses of the classical revival style traditionally associated with banks in the 1930s, here exemplified in a restrained form on the two street facades of sandstone over a granite plinth and within the main banking chamber. The classification extends to the banking chamber and street facades.
Classified: 09/02/1978