Albion Commonwealth Bank
The Albion Commonwealth Bank, built in 1926 on Sandgate Road, illustrates some of the constraints that Henderson operated on as an architect, and how he addressed these. The Bank was … Continue reading
Henderson’s First Job in Australia
Henderson spent his first two years in Australia (1910-1912) working in the firm of John Reid and Son. He certainly was fortunate to work for a very prominent member of … Continue reading
The first National Library in Canberra
Today on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Library of Australia stands as one of the most outstanding buildings in Canberra. Clad in carrera marble, and built in … Continue reading
The Rockhampton Commonwealth Bank
The Commonwealth Bank building in East Street, Rockhampton, completed in 1933, is a dignified presence, representing solidity and permanence, with just a few flourishes of the (then) moderne style. This … Continue reading
Brisbane’s GPO and Henderson
Brisbane’s architectural heritage has not fared well. Notoriously, many beautiful colonial buildings were demolished in the 1960s and ‘70s, and proper heritage legislation had to wait until the 1990s. It … Continue reading
Dalby Commonwealth Bank 1928
The town of Dalby, on Queensland’s Darling Downs, was going through something of a building boom in the late 1920s, perhaps driven by high prices for the sheep and cattle … Continue reading
Fortitude Valley Commonwealth Bank
I have found a new addition to the list of Commonwealth Banks designed by EH Henderson – this time in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The National Archives in Brisbane have a … Continue reading
The Sydney GPO Extension
The Sydney GPO Extension was one of the largest projects undertaken by the Commonwealth in the 1930s – at a total cost of £1,000,000 for the building and the land … Continue reading
Grafton Commonwealth Bank – “a modern, attractive design”
Henderson’s work on Commonwealth Banks is nowhere more prominent than in New South Wales. During the 1930s, his work was profiled by Building magazine, with high praise indeed. The Grafton … Continue reading
Bondi Beach Post Office and Henderson
Bondi Beach and surfing have a strong resonance in Australian culture. While in colonial times public bathing was actually illegal, by the turn of the century the public love of … Continue reading
