Bank of Victoria

Directions to Story Point 8: Continue south along Rutherford Street. At the bottom of Rutherford Street turn right and park safely immediately on the left. On the corner of Brigport and High Street, you will see an expansive house or building. This was Avoca's first bank. Pause the video to take a closer look. Play to learn more.

Bank of Victoria (1854): As the first bank in Avoca, its design reflects the optimism of the period, coinciding with the greater wealth from the gold rush. Buildings began to be built with a greater emphasis on ornamentation and design. Built in the early Victorian era, there was a greater use of decorative brickwork. You would have already noticed the popularity of red bricks in previous buildings. While verandas were still made from timber, there was a shift in design. There was a shift towards the use of cast iron lacework, both on the exterior façade as well as the fencing, to create decorative appearance.