Commonwealth Trading bank building
City of Sydney, Australia
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
The Commonwealth Trading Bank Building, located on the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place in Sydney's central business district, is an Art Deco structure designed by architect John Kirkpatrick. Formerly serving as the headquarters of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the building housed what functioned as Australia's central bank for a significant portion of the twentieth century. Recognized for its historical importance, it is listed on both the National Trust of Australia register and the Register of the National Estate, and is protected under the Local Environmental Plan.
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- Type
- bank building, historic building
- Heritage
- National Trust of Australia register, listed on the Register of the National Estate
- Place
- City of Sydney, Australia
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