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Commonwealth Bank (fmr), Geraldton

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

13456
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Location

171 Marine Tce Geraldton

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Geraldton Development Corporation

Local Government

Greater Geraldton

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1938

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 15 Dec 2015 City of Greater Geraldton

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 28 May 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Jun 1998

Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed 30 Jun 1994

Statewide Bank Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Parent Place or Precinct

15839 Marine Terrace Precinct

Values

The place has aesthetic value as it is a prominent feature of the landscape.

The place represents a good example of an Art Deco architecture.

Physical Description

‘The Art Deco style two storey office has a single storey section to the rear. The walls to the sides are random rubble stone and to the front the building has been rendered. The front façade features a tall parapet wall with curved decoration to each side. Vertical decorative banding emphasises the height of the building. The central entry door is recessed and has a box awning above. Windows are timber framed and double hung.’

History

‘The Commonwealth bank commenced operations in Geraldton in 1929.’ Probably in the local post office before the construction of its own premises. It is claimed that the Commonwealth bank building was built following the Depression of the 1930s but prior to the commencement of World War II.’ Mr Stan Gratte believes that the building was completed in 1938.’

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco
Inter-War Stripped Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall RENDER Smooth
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

18 Mar 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

04 May 2022

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.