House and Outbuildings

Parent Place or Precinct

26586 Central York Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

Penola House is significant is a singular example of Victorian Georgian architecture with a distinctive curved protruding frontage that makes a significant contribution to the historic aesthetic of York’s main street and the townscape. It represents associations with the beginnings of the Union Bank in York, and as a boarding house for many decades.

Physical Description

The single storey masonry residence feature s a protruding curved wall with a flying gable above. The curved wall features a circular vent at the apex. And three equally spaced timber-framed double-hung sash windows with rendered surrounds. Although the face brick work is painted it seems to evidence Flemish bond detail. The remainder of the frontage is an expansive receded veranda under the main roof, supported by square timber posts. The outbuilding is a face brick construction with a recently refurbished shingle roof.ng.

History

The Union Bank was established in 1837 and later became the Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ). The Union Bank opened a branch in York in 1878 under the management of SPB Needham. In 1893, the Bank was trading from this premises, and may have traded there from its outset until the purpose built bank opened in 1900. In 1900, it was advertised for sale citing 10 bedrooms, stables and outbuildings. In c.1904 Mrs Mary Crowder owned the premises and George Payne Ding from Penola in South Australia ran a boarding house and restaurant, likely calling the premises Penola House at that time. In 1907, Mrs Mary Higgs (formerly Crowder) was still the owner, with Mrs Hubble, running the boarding house. In 1911, she lived in Cottesloe and JA Horton, carrier, resided at Penola House. In the 1970s, it was an accountant’s office, and more recently has been a private residence.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

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