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67594

Former Western House

National Bank

460 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B4070

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

B4070

Local
 

Western House

National Bank

77 - 89 William Street,, MELBOURNE VIC 3000 - Property No B4076

The National Bank's Western Branch was built in 1939-39 to a design by the influential modernist architects, Meldrum and Noad. The building is highly reflective of the conservatism of banking in this era and is an exceptional example of substantial, restrained modernism. It was the winner of the Victorian Intstitute of Architects Street Architecture Medal in 1942. Classified: 06/06/1994

B4076

Regional
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