Bank of New South Wales - Bangalow, NSW, Australia
S 28° 41.186 E 153° 31.447
56J E 551202 N 6826641
The Blackwall Building was occupied by the Bank of New South Wales when their building that was opposite burnt down in 1939.
Waymark Code: WMX68E
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/02/2017
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A Historical Information Sign has the following about the Blackwall Building:
"This building was erected in 1911 for Abdullah Skype and leased by Chas. E. Blackwell & Son as a general store.
"It replaced a 1906 building, also erected for Mr Skype, which had been leased to McClelland & Austin for general store.
"It became the temporary Bank of New South Wales after their premises, (opposite), were destroyed by the 1939 fire.
"At different stages in its history it has been divided into two shops."
[An initiative of the Bangalow Historical Society and the Bangalow Chamber of Commerce]
Current occupants: Waxjambu Emporium, and Elders Real Estate.
Visited: 1134, Tuesday, 14 June, 2016
Address:
19 Byron Street,
Bangalow, NSW, 2479
Year: 1911
Website: [Web Link]
Current Use of Building: Emporium and Real Estate Agents
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