Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former)
96 Hudsons Road SPOTSWOOD, HOBSONS BAY CITY
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Statement of Significance
The Spotswood State Savings Bank (former), possibly designed by Smith & Ogg and constructed in 1928-29, at 96-98 Hudson Road, Spotswood.
How is it Significant?The Spotswood State Savings Bank (former) is of local historic and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant as an illustration of the significant development of the Spotswood area during the Interwar period. (AHC criterion A4)
Socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the Spotswood community over a long period as the major bank in this local centre. (AHC criterion G1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as a superior example of an Interwar twentieth century bank in the Greek Revival manner. Sited prominently at a corner, it is a local landmark. (AHC criterion E1)
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Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former) - Physical Description 1
This two storey cemented and red brick bank and residence is a landmark in the area, prominently displayed on a corner site. The facade is designed in the Greek Revival manner popular in the 1920s, with a stepped parapet, and has a deep upper level balcony facing the street to serve the residence. It has been altered at ground level.
Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former) - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
Moderate
Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
A landmark building within the Spotswood commercial centre, which comprises a mixture of inter-war and post-war development.
Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Financing Australia
Spotswood State Savings Bank (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
State Savings Bank, Stanley D Harkness, Smith & Ogg?
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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