Former London Chartered Bank of Australia
342 High Street NORTHCOTE, Darebin City
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Statement of Significance
The former London Chartered Bank is of local architectural and historical significance. The building was designed by prominent architectural firm Oakden Addition & Kemp for the London Chartered Bank. The building is a substantially intact nineteenth century bank: designed in the High Italian Renaissance revival style, built during the boom period of the late 1880s and 90s. The building is a notable element of the local streetscape due to its fine detailing and large scale. The bank has served the local community over a long period of time.
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Former London Chartered Bank of Australia - Physical Description 1
The former London Chartered Bank is a rendered building designed to the High Italian Renaissance Revival Style. The two-storey classical composition is divided into five bays, and comprises a rusticated ground floor superimposed by an arcaded first floor loggin. The ground floor has arched double hung sash windows. A panelled pedestal course rests on a bluestone plinth. Above the first floor entablature is a balustraded pedestal course. The central arched entrance is flanked by engaged Tuscan columns. A secondary entrance exists within one of the arched openings. The first floor arched openings are flanked by Corinthian pilasters which are coupled at each end of the elevation.
The arched openings are balustraded and have moulded architraves with keystones. The centre arch is flanked by engaged Corinthian columns supporting a pediment containing the Bank's crest. The spaces above the arches are embellished with pressed cement ornament.
Heritage Study and Grading
Darebin - Darebin Heritage Review
Author: Andrew Ward
Year: 2000
Grading:
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FORMER LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOME FOR THE AGEDVictorian Heritage Register H1950
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TERRACE HOUSESVictorian Heritage Register H1774
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FORMER NORTHCOTE THEATREVictorian Heritage Register H2287
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