Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
Location
155 Avon Tce York
Location Details
Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586
Other Name(s)
Australasia Bank (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1879
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 31 Oct 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Mar 1985 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 25 Sep 1985 | ||
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Considerable Significance | |
Parent Place or Precinct
26586 Central York Heritage Area
Statement of Significance
Bank of Australia (fmr) is significant for associations with the community through the banking function. Associations with the original owner, the Uniting Church, and identities including George Throssell, Hubert B Day, and Funeral director JL Lauder are historically significant and demonstrate businesses and associated ways of life no longer practiced. It is a fine example of Federation Free Classical architecture with decorative face stone facades and makes a significant contribution to the historic aesthetic of York’s main street and the townscape.
Physical Description
The single storey modest scale corner building includes a residence. It is detailed in face stone street front walls with contrasting face brick quoins to corners and openings. The remainder of the structure is brick. The shop wraps the corner with the entry on the corner truncation flanked by an expansive arched shop-window each side. The secondary street frontage continues beyond the shop front with the residence and other additions that are located behind the shop. The residential section of the building is also evident on the north side of the shop building, recessed some distance from the front alignment, with a bullnose veranda along its north side.
History
In 1907 George Throssell from Northam, purchased the land from the Wesleyan Church. Between 1907 and 1909 Hubert Bartlett Day, a chemist owned and possibly the constructed the building. Between 1910 and 1919, the Bank of Australia occupied the premises under the management of G.H.Haslip. In 1921, James Lauder Wansborough acquired the place and established a shop and workshop in addition to the residence and the property adjoining to the north. The property has housed many functions have over the years.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Moderate
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
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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