New Building in Dannevirke

Progress, Volume XI, Issue 7, 1 March 1916, Page 563

New Building in Dannevirke

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND The Bank of New Zealand is certainly endorsing the advice given by its chairman of directors at the last annual meeting. In his speech the chairman pointed out the necessity of keeping employment

Hastings. As already pointed out the exterior bears out the business character of the building, and the effect is heightened by the massive Corinthian pillars well shown in the photograph. In the interior the lighting is well cared for by three large windows in each outside Avail, these being of embossed glass diffusing an effective and restful light. A central dome of coloured lead light Avork assists materially in the general lighting. Outside of Auckland and

and supplies as near normal as possible under the existing Avar conditions, Avith a special reference to building and its contingent trades.

We reproduce a photograph of the latest edition to the banking establishments controlled by the Bank of Ncav Zealand. This typical building has been erected at Dannevirke, and Avhilc the exterior is indicative of solidity, no pains have been spared in arranging the interior for the convenience of the public and the Avorking staff. The erection of this building is ample evidence of the groAving importance of Dannevirke as a business centre.

The building Avhich Avas erected at a cost of £5,009 Avas completed just before ’Xmas, and the time occupied in building Avas about eight months. The contractors Avcre Messrs Duncan and Abbott of

Wellington the main banking chamber is the largest in the North Island, the measurements being fifty feet by fifty feet, Avith a clear height under the dome of tAventy-four feet.

The interior appointments of the banking chamber arc imposing, special attention having been paid to the woodAvork finishings. These are completed in figured and panelled rimu, and great care has been exercised in the selection of the best examples. The ceilings are of embossed steel, painted, and blend easily and well Avith the white plastered walls. In the centre and desk appointments, which are designed to console labour in every possible way, ample provision has been made for future increase of business, and such faith have the bank officers in the

present and future of Dannevirke, that it is anticipated that such spare room as there is will very shortly be called into requisition. Two private offices are provided, one for the manager and one for the accountant, and while the prevailing tone of the interior decoration of these rooms is severe, the excellent finish of detail is well maintained, in fact the whole of the woodwork finishings which show extreme care, and beautiful figure work, reflect great credit on the local company responsible for this section. A cloak room is provided for the staff fitted with every essential convenience, and easily accessible from the entrance lobby. The top story of the building, towards the rear is fitted out for the use of clerks sleeping on the premises and comprises two well-built bedrooms and a comfortable sitting room, all these rooms being fitted with artistically set-in fire places. In this portion of the building are fitted lead light windows similar to the construction of the dome, which add appreciably to the attractiveness of the back story. Situated as the building is at the corner of High Street and Gordon Street, it presents an imposing aspect to the main thoroughfare and the architect Mr. J. C. Charles'worth of Wellington is to be congratulated on having given such able expression to the class of building required for a Banking House. Mr. Charlcsworth has just lot a contract to the same builders Messrs Duncan and Abbott of Hastings for another building for the Bank of New Zealand at Featherston.