Heritage Places of Adelaide
BankSA (former Savings Bank of South Australia Head Office)
97 King William Street ADELAIDE
State Heritage Place
Historically, the Savings Bank of South Australia building is significant because it represents a wholly South Australian Bank established in the early years of the colony. Built 1939-1943, it is a symbol of the continued growth of the Bank's operations, which included school and work-place banking facilities as an early and at the time novel service for customers.Architecturally, the Savings Bank of South Australia is a monumental example of its pre-war style with many interesting design features. The building exemplifies the architectural struggle between classical leanings and modern techniques. (Heritage Conservation Branch Assessment Report 5/11/1982)
Listing Information
- Date of Listing: 11 September 1986
More Information
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Former Savings Bank of South Australia Head Office, 97 King William Street - Heritage Information Sheet
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Heritage information about Former Savings Bank of South Australia Head Office, 97 King William Street, Adelaide from Heritage of the City of Adelaide: An Illustrated Guide 1996