Henderson and the Money Box: Commonwealth Bank Martin Place
The Commonwealth Bank located on the corner of Martin Place and Pitt Street Sydney is best known as the basis for the iconic tin money box issued by the bank … Continue reading
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
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
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
His cup runneth over
In 1934, Henderson applied to register a design for a cup (illustrated above). This must have been a personal project he embarked on, for if it had been a product … Continue reading
Henderson’s Professional History
Henderson was greatly esteemed in the architectural profession as his membership of professional bodies here and in the UK shows. Henderson was articled to the firm of Marshall & Tweedy … Continue reading
Edwin Hubert Henderson Architect 