Balmain, Oddfellows Hall and Bank of NSW
The former Oddfellows Hall and former Bank of New South Wales are located along Darling Street, near the corner of Jane Street, in the inner west suburb of Balmain. The hall was built in 1864 for the the Loyal Balmain Lodge of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a friendly society who owned and used the building from its construction until 1975. The bank was built in 1874 in the Victorian Free Classical style as the first suburban branch of the Bank of NSW and was continuously occupied by it or the Savings Bank of NSW between 1875 and 1914.
Lovely architecture!
ReplyDeleteThey must have been lovely in their day, outside as we can see and I am guessing inside as well.
ReplyDeleteSuch great, old buildings. They are in such great shape and look cared for.
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!
My Corner of the World
Some of our townsite "former" buildings are being repurposed into new venues for residents and tourists to enjoy. - Margy
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