Great Architecture

‘Holyrood’ (formerly City Bank and ‘Illyria’) c1873

Architects: George & Ralph Mansfield

‘Holyrood’ (formerly ‘Illyria’) c1873 in Strathfield on the grounds of Santa Sabina College has incredible workmanship but what makes it interesting is its context. 

Photo by: Me

Originally it was the first City Bank in Pitt St, Sydney. October 2, 1890, fire consumed the block bounded by Moore, Pitt and Castlereagh Sts and Hosking Place. The bank was destroyed and the stone facade was purchased by Charles Hoskins who removed it stone by stone to The Boulevarde, Strathfield and reassembled to form the front of his residence.