2b. Former Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Style

Inter-War Art Deco

Year

1920, 1937

Architects

Ross and Rowe (1920)

About the Former Commonwealth Bank Building

This is the only true art deco building in Gladesville and is similar to many other Commonwealth Bank buildings of the same age.

The bank was formerly a branch of the Government Savings Bank built by Alexander Simpson and Sons under the architects Ross and Rowe in 1920. The Government Savings Bank merged with the Commonwealth Bank in 1931 and in 1937 the building was refurbished with a new façade constructed by Hogden Brothers.

An awning and a new street face was added in 1992 so today only the upper level reflects the art deco detailing. It is best viewed from Trim Place. This branch of the bank closed in 2023 and the future of the building is unknown.

Location

219 Victoria Road, Gladesville 2111  View Map

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