ANZ Bank, Katanning

Statement of Significance

The ANZ Bank alludes to the boom time in Katanning, when there was much building activity, particularly on the eastern side of the railway line. It was at this time that Katanning was really developing as a town and many services and amenities were needed for the growing population.
The building is a substantial two-storey structure thereby giving it some aesthetic and architectural value. At its time of construction it was considered one of the chief architectural structures of the town.
The ANZ Bank recently celebrated 100 years of banking in Katanning.

Physical Description

A two storey Federation Free Style bank and manager's residence. It is symmetrically organised around the disproportionate entry portico. The portico features an exaggerated baroque like broken pediment over the arched entry, with large metopes and dentils under the cornice. The portico is flanked by arched windows.
The first floor is recessed with a verandah within the setback. The verandah is carried by stout piers with stylised capitals carrying in turn the lintel. Over the lintel the gutter is carried on closely spaced brackets. The balustrade to the verandah is made of pierced masonry. The tiled roof has decorative ridge tiles.
A wrought iron fence has been added to the front of the building.

History

The Union Bank commenced business in 1904, the manager being N J Treleavan, making three banks in the town. The bank was situated in the building vacated by W J Rogers, who had built a new store and quarters.
In 1911 the bank erected its own premises. This large two-storey structure consisted of banking chamber, manager's room and strong room, as well as a commodious private residence for the manager and his family.
In 1931 Treleavan was succeeded by F W Skevington, then in 1934 Mr N W Broun was appointed. The first customers of the Union Bank were Ross and Thomas Anderson.
In the early 1950s the Union Bank and the Australasia Bank merged to form the ANZ Bank.

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