Union Bank 1907-1926 & Residence
ANZ East Branch 1926-1952
Built in 1907 for the Union Bank.
When the Union Bank amalgamated with the Bank of Australasia to form the Bank (ANZ Bank) in 1926, this bank building became the east branch of the ANZ Bank. In 1952 the east branch was closed, and all ANZ bank operations were retained at the West branch (No. 5), next to the Post Office.
After the bank closed in 1952, the Shire of Beverley acquired the Union Bank building. From the early 1980s, for many years a Dentist was established at the site. Later it was used as a private residence.
It is socially significant as a commercial premises that provided an important service to the community. The community associations with bank managers and their families in the town and district in their high-profile respected positions in society is of social and historical significance.
The Union Bank building is an imposing landmark in the Federation Free Classical style. Designed by highly respected Architects Hobbs, Smith and Forbes, it is one of their earliest of the several buildings they designed in Vincent Street.
When the Union Bank amalgamated with the Bank of Australasia to form the Bank (ANZ Bank) in 1926, this bank building became the east branch of the ANZ Bank. In 1952 the east branch was closed, and all ANZ bank operations were retained at the West branch (No. 5), next to the Post Office.
After the bank closed in 1952, the Shire of Beverley acquired the Union Bank building. From the early 1980s, for many years a Dentist was established at the site. Later it was used as a private residence.
It is socially significant as a commercial premises that provided an important service to the community. The community associations with bank managers and their families in the town and district in their high-profile respected positions in society is of social and historical significance.
The Union Bank building is an imposing landmark in the Federation Free Classical style. Designed by highly respected Architects Hobbs, Smith and Forbes, it is one of their earliest of the several buildings they designed in Vincent Street.