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Former Colonial Bank Of Australsia

Other Name

National Bank of Australia

Location

60 - 62 Main Street,, MORNINGTON VIC 3931 - Property No B6415

File Number

B6415

Level

Regional

Statement of Significance

Built in 1889 to the design of the prolific Melbourne architect, George Jobbins, this former Colonial Bank is regionally significant as the major symbol of the 1880s boom era in Mornington, complete with all of the rich cement detail associated with that era's architecture. This together with the nearby Grand Hotel were easily the grandest commercial premises in the shire. The bank elevation which is typical of George Jobbin's work is among the more sophisticated 19th century commercial designs on the Mornington Peninsula, and relates architecturally to the contemporary Grand Hotel and adjoining corner shop row.
Classified: 03/10/1994

Group

Finance