ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION
(CNR.) FITZGERALD ROAD, FLETCHER STREET, and PASCOE VALE ROAD, ESSENDON, MOONEE VALLEY CITY
SEC interwar electrical substations
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Statement of Significance
The former substation at Albion Street is of historical and architectural significance to the history and development of municipality. The substation is of historical significance (Criterion A) because it is a visible and typical remnant of the infrastructure built as part of the electrification of the north western suburbs. The Albion substation is of architectural significance because it is a fine example of early 20th century infrastructure design (Criterion D and E). The substation has also landmark value due to its prominent location in the streetscape (Criterion H).
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ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION - Physical Description 1
The small substation consists of a classical style red brick structure with Marseille type terra cotta roof tiles. The small building is symmetrical in design and has a number of classical style elements such as the widened base, the inset panels suggesting columniation, an assailing brick course and cornice.
ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION - Historical Australian Themes
Thematic Context:
4. Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2. Making suburbs (Moonee Ponds) 4.2.2 Providing electricityHeritage Study and Grading
Moonee Valley - City of Moonee Valley Heritage Review Stage 3
Author: Bernadette De Corte
Year: 2003
Grading:
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