Monday, 13 October 2014

Camperdown, University of Sydney, Bank Building

The Bank Building is located along Science Road on the University of Sydney campus, in the inner city suburb of Camperdown. This heritage listed building was originally designed by John Frederick Hilly and built in 1854. Its design was altered by Professor Leslie Wilkinson in 1923-1924 when it incorporated the facade of the former Commercial Banking Company's branch, located on the corner of George Street and Barrack Street in the city. Built in the Victorian Italianate architectural style, it was donated to the university. It now houses a post office and is part of the Faculty of Pharmacy.
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11 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaMonday, 13 October 2014 at 00:31:00 GMT+11

    Neat shot of an historical building ~ Happy Monday to you! It is Sunday morn here ~

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. MersadMonday, 13 October 2014 at 05:25:00 GMT+11

    I like the pillars!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. Little Wandering WrenMonday, 13 October 2014 at 07:28:00 GMT+11

    Lovely heritage building - our Melbourne University has some gorgeous buildings too. University of Sydney has a fabulous Women's soccer team - they have just won gold (again) at the Australian Uni games - well done Sydney Uni for both it's buildings and soccer!
    Wren x

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  4. William KendallMonday, 13 October 2014 at 08:32:00 GMT+11

    I do like the architectural style.

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  5. tobyMonday, 13 October 2014 at 17:43:00 GMT+11

    Wow, that sure is a serious looking building! I'm glad to hear that it's being used well :)

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  6. bj Tuesday, 14 October 2014 at 00:32:00 GMT+11

    Such a beautiful building and the blue door really looks great on it.
    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  7. SmilingSallyTuesday, 14 October 2014 at 00:44:00 GMT+11

    What a dynamic blue sky! Thanks for sharing.

    Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!

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  8. photodougTuesday, 14 October 2014 at 02:55:00 GMT+11

    Impressive Corinthian columns. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. LVTuesday, 14 October 2014 at 08:52:00 GMT+11

    Thanks for sharing a great piece of history from a wonderful place.

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  10. VioletSkyTuesday, 14 October 2014 at 13:05:00 GMT+11

    Lovely. The columns could be overpowering, but they aren't.

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  11. DrillerAATuesday, 14 October 2014 at 23:07:00 GMT+11

    LOVE this classic facade. I like how the details are highlighted by the light and shadows of a sunny day. Well done.

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