National Bank (fmr)

Statement of Significance

The banking institution establishing in the early days of settlement in Quairading and constructing purpose built premises is significant. Associations with the bank, pioneers and town's people and farmers, certainly makes the place significant in Quairading' history . The building is significant for the sense of place. The place is a significant element in the main-streetscape of Quairading and the town cape . It is one of the oldest buildings in the main street and demonstrates an architecture representative of its period.

Physical Description

Timber framed weatherboard and corrugated iron building. A decorative gablet with a finial is central in the roof frontage, the interior floors are still the original timber. The verandah across the front covers the footpath and is supported by 4 square timber columns. This was not part of the original structure. Similarly, the glazed shop fronts with brass fixtures replaced the two original double hung windows. The shopfront entry is central, as was the bank entry. Additions in metal-deck colourbond cladding have been constructed on the rear and west sides.

History

The Western Australian Bank initially operated in Parker Street until it purchased the National Bank premises in 1916. The National Bank manager who had been in the position since 1912, subsequently closed the business of the National Bank . The Westralian Bank purchased the block next door, (Lot 15), in 1925, and erected new offices, and vacating the original National bank building.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Mostly intact or redeemable
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Good

Uses

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