Building Name

London and Southwestern Bank, Highgate, London,

Date
1894
District/Town
Highgate, London
County/Country
Greater London, England
Work
New build

These premises, consisting of a bank and shop adjoining, are now in course of erection for the directors of the London and Southwestern Bank, Limited. The lower portion of the front elevation of the bank is in white Mansfield stone, the upper portion being in red brick with stone dressings. The ground-floor is devoted to the banking business and consists of a banking-chamber, with manager's room, etc., adjoining. The fittings are in teak. The strong-rooms occupy the basement and are fitted with iron grilles and fireproof doors. The upper floors of the building are arranged for the manager's residence. The building throughout is fitted with electric bells and every appliance. [American Architect and Building News 24 March 1894 page 143]

Reference           American Architect and Building News 24 March 1894 page 143 with illustration