National Bank

Author

Shire of Mingenew

Place Number

05766

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Location

50 Midlands Rd Mingenew

Location Details

Local Government

Mingenew

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1908

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Statewide Bank Survey	Completed	01 Nov 1997			Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	31 Oct 1996	Category 5	Category 5 Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district: photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

Although much altered, the National Bank is an imposing building in the main street of Mingenew.

Physical Description

A solid brick building with rendered portico and tile roof in the main street of Mingenew.

History

The National Bank was built in 1908. One other bank, the NSW, opened in 1929 and closed in 1950. The National was of weatherboard with a fancy trim on the verandah. A large residence extended out the back. The current front facade of brick was built in 1934 and extended as far back as the strongroom. The ledger desk was on a ledge 10" above floor level to observe the customers and assist in case of any hold-ups. Pistols were issued to most senior staff. The residence was demolished in 1965 when a manager's house was built.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has been much altered and has a low integrity.
Modifications: The original weatherboard and iron building constructed in 1908. In the 1930s the present brick front was added in response to a Council by-law that required all buildings on Midlands Road to have a masonry front. Sometime after 1985 the Dutch gable C.G.I, roof was removed and replaced with tiles, window framing was simplified, exterior brickwork painted and interior extensively remodelled.

Condition

Very good, although much altered

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	"Mingenew 1846-1986".	Mingenew Historical Society	1988

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Bank
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Bank
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Filigree

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Other Tile
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

15 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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