The Gothic Bank
The ANZ Gothic Bank, located at the corner of Queen and Collins Streets in Melbourne, stands as a monumental testament to the city’s post-Gold Rush prosperity and architectural ambition. Completed in 1887, it was designed by renowned architect William Wardell in the Gothic Revival style, featuring a restrained exterior with a richly decorated interior. The building originally served as the headquarters for the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank, with the upper floors, known as Verdon Chambers, serving as the residence of the bank’s first general manager, Sir George Verdon.
Classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of world significance, the Gothic Bank is considered the finest secular Gothic Revival building in Australia. Its opulent design reflects Melbourne’s wealth during the 1880s and remains a rare example of a city residence from that era.
Today, the Gothic Bank houses the ANZ Banking Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Australia’s banking heritage through displays of currency, gold-mining equipment, and early banking tools. The building continues to serve as a hub for ANZ, blending historical grandeur with modern banking services.
The ANZ Gothic Bank, located at the corner of Queen and Collins Streets in Melbourne, stands as a monumental testament to the city’s post-Gold Rush prosperity and architectural ambition. Completed in 1887, it was designed by renowned architect William Wardell in the Gothic Revival style, featuring a restrained exterior with a richly decorated interior. The building originally served as the headquarters for the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank, with the upper floors, known as Verdon Chambers, serving as the residence of the bank’s first general manager, Sir George Verdon.
Classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of world significance, the Gothic Bank is considered the finest secular Gothic Revival building in Australia. Its opulent design reflects Melbourne’s wealth during the 1880s and remains a rare example of a city residence from that era.
Today, the Gothic Bank houses the ANZ Banking Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Australia’s banking heritage through displays of currency, gold-mining equipment, and early banking tools. The building continues to serve as a hub for ANZ, blending historical grandeur with modern banking services.
The ANZ Gothic Bank, located at the corner of Queen and Collins Streets in Melbourne, stands as a monumental testament to the city’s post-Gold Rush prosperity and architectural ambition. Completed in 1887, it was designed by renowned architect William Wardell in the Gothic Revival style, featuring a restrained exterior with a richly decorated interior. The building originally served as the headquarters for the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank, with the upper floors, known as Verdon Chambers, serving as the residence of the bank’s first general manager, Sir George Verdon.
Classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of world significance, the Gothic Bank is considered the finest secular Gothic Revival building in Australia. Its opulent design reflects Melbourne’s wealth during the 1880s and remains a rare example of a city residence from that era.
Today, the Gothic Bank houses the ANZ Banking Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Australia’s banking heritage through displays of currency, gold-mining equipment, and early banking tools. The building continues to serve as a hub for ANZ, blending historical grandeur with modern banking services.