Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
148 Avon Tce York
Location Details
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Considerable Significance | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 25 Sep 1985 | ||
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Mar 1985 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
26586 Central York Heritage Area
Statement of Significance
Union Bank of Australasia Ltd (fmr) is significant for its establishment in York in 1878 and associations with the community through the banking function. It is a fine example of Federation Academic Classical architecture and the design of J.Talbot-Hobbs, and makes a significant contribution to the historic aesthetic of York’s main street and the townscape.
Physical Description
The single storey modest scale bank and residence is finished in rendered masonry with contrasting quoins to corners and openings. The bank frontage is prominent and symmetrical with the tall arched windows flanking the central arched opening with a gabled pediment above. The semi-detached residential section is set back and to the rear of the bank and is a discrete scale with a skillion veranda over the asymmetrical entry and window.
History
The Union Bank opened a branch in York in 1878 under the management of SPB Needham. In 1893, the Bank was trading from 156 Avon Terrace, and may have traded there from its outset until this purpose built bank opened in 1900. The Union Bank was established in 1837 and later became the Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ).
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate
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 | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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