Bank of New South Wales (NSW) (fmr)

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02849

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Location

147 Avon Tce York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Other Name(s)

Bank of NSW
Westpac Bank

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

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
Register of the National Estate	Registered	21 Mar 1978			Heritage Council
Register of the National Estate	Nominated	25 Sep 1985			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	05 Mar 1985			Heritage Council
Statewide Bank Survey	Completed	01 Nov 1997			Heritage Council
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	25 Nov 2019	Considerable Significance	Considerable Significance Very important to the heritage of the locality/area. High degree of integrity/authenticity. Conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place. Minimal impact to original fabric or form is desired.

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Western Australian Bank (fmr) is significant for its original establishment and associations with York from 1889, and on this site from 1897, continuing bank functions until recent years. The bank building is a fine example of Federation Academic Classical architecture that makes a considerable contribution to historic aesthetic of Avon Terrace and the York townscape.

Physical Description

The two-storey corner building has an imposing presence with a zero front and side lot line. The front façade facing Avon Terrace is classically symmetrical with a detailed central entry with columns supporting a rectangular entablature and a decorative bracketed cornice and pediment at the first-floor apex. The parapet flanking the pediment is detailed in an ornate balustrade. The residence is integral to the building located behind the banking chambers.

History

The Western Australian Bank was founded 1841 and for decades was the only bank in the State. In 1897, the Western Australian Bank’s York branch moved to this purpose built bank after initially establishing at 142 Avon Terrace August 1889.
In 1927 the Western Australian Bank amalgamated with the Bank of New South Wales, which in turn merged with the Colonial Bank of Australasia in 1982 to form Westpac Banking Corporation.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/high

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Bank
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Bank

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Wall	RENDER	Other Render

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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