Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
133 Fitzgerald St Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Union Bank
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1987
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 18 Jan 2008 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 |
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| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The ANZ Bank building has architectural significance, demonstrating a mix of stylistic ideas and additions, and contributes to the streetscape of the main commercial street of Northam. Its self confident style expressed society's growing prosperity in the Federation Free classical style.
Physical Description
ANZ Bank building, a double storey masonry building, is architecturally imposing. It is fronted by a symmetrical facade with three rusticated round arched head windows (expresses keystone and voussoirs) on the lower level, and three windows in a pilastered facade on the upper level. The tiled gabled roof is edged with two gabled parapet brick walls capped by decorative mouldings.
History
The Union Bank constructed this building in 1905-6 at a cost of £2,186. A new balcony was built in 1911. The Union Bank merged with the Bank of Australasia to form the Australia New Zealand Bank Ltd in 1951. Another merger took place in 1970 between the English Scottish and Australian Bank to form the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate
Modifications: Moderate
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Town of Northam | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Feb 2020Disclaimer
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