Ban Hin Lee Bank building
Bank building in Penang, Malaysia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ban Hin Lee Bank building is situated in Beach Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
| Ban Hin Lee Bank building | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | 43 Beach Street |
| Town or city | George Town, Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Completed | 1938 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Stark and McNeill |
The building was completed in 1938 by Yeap Chor Ee, business magnate, described at the time as the wealthiest man in Penang.[1] Having established the first locally owned and managed bank, Ban Hin Lee and Co. (meaning “Ten Thousand Prosperities”) in 1918,[2] he converted his banking business into a limited liability company in 1935,[3] and the following year began construction of the bank building on land that he owned at No.43 Beach Street in the heart of the commercial district.[4]
The building was designed by architect, Ung Ban Hoe of Stark and McNeill, construction was carried out by Ang Hooi Sin, and the cost was $200,000. The doors of the strongroom were imported from England, high-grade cement from Japan, and marble used for the floors. The bank moved into the building in 1938, and the upper floors were let to tenants.[2]
The four-storey rectangular building, constructed in the Arte Deco style, had a large internal air-well from ground to top floor to provide maximum light and air circulation, and is said to comply with principles of fengshui.[2]
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