Sydney Architecture Images- Central Business District

Commonwealth Bank Building (former State Savings Bank)

architect

 

location

48 Martin Place

date

1928

style

Inter-War Beaux-Arts

construction

Terracotta and pink granite facade. Interior with faux marble ('scagliola') columns.

type

Bank
This imposing building was built as the headquarters for the Government Savings Bank of NSW and opened in 1928. Go inside and have a look at the banking chamber –originally one of the largest in the world – which incorporates both Australian and imported marbles and a plaster and pressed metal ceiling.
 
 
 
  The famous interior built by Italian craftsmen.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   

 

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