Commercial Bank of Australia Building, Armidale

The Commercial Bank of Australia Building, located at 164 Beardy Street in Armidale, New South Wales, is a heritage-listed site that showcases Victorian Italianate architecture. Built between 1882 and 1885, it originally served as a telegraph office and later as a bank. The building features a symmetrical facade with a portico supported by round arches, decorative parapets, and segmental-arch windows. It has undergone various modifications over the years, including restoration efforts to preserve its historical integrity. Now part of a pedestrian mall, the building is surrounded by other significant civic structures, making it a notable attraction for tourists and researchers interested in Australian architectural history.