ANZ Bank and Quarters

Author

Shire of York

Place Number

02841

Location

148 Avon Tce York

Location Details

Part of Central York Heritage Area P26586

Local Government

York

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

24 Jun 2021

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