Commonwealth Bank, Narrogin

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

01816

Location

29 Fortune St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 18 Jan 2008 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category B
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed
Statewide Bank Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Parent Place or Precinct

26721 Fortune Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built 1920s- a good example of art deco architecture. 2. A major savings and trading bank for local population.

Physical Description

Two-storey, brick and iron building incorporating bank and Manager's residence. Street front typical art deco style

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Recent years, two modifications carried out in keeping with deco of building Extent of original fabric: All of original fabric in place

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Multistorey residence
Present Use COMMERCIAL Bank

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco
Inter-War Stripped Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall RENDER Cement Dressed
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 May 2021

Disclaimer

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