Union Bank of Australia building, Orange

[2][1] In February 1980 the Heritage Council was advised by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) that the Former Union Bank was under threat of demolition.

[1] In August 1980 the Department of Public Works inspected the property and advised the building was significant for its historic and streetscape value and was suitable for re-use as professional offices or residential/commercial use.

Outbuildings at the rear include a separate kitchen-house and a stables block with later garage addition, the latter original internal details such as the horse "boxes" and wooden cobble floors.

[1] The bank building proper is of simple and austere Victorian styling, its facade enlivened only by decorative lintels, keystones and sills to the window openings.

The former Union Bank building is of simple and austere Victorian styling, its facade enlivened only by decorative lintels, keystones and sills to the window openings.

(Heritage Office files)[1] The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales.

The former Union Bank building is of simple and austere Victorian styling, its facade enlivened only by decorative lintels, keystones and sills to the window openings.

Union Bank of Australia Building
Building with classroom attached
Rear view
Heritage boundaries