HAYES PATENT STONE MANUFACTURY
EASTERN BEACH GEELONG, GREATER GEELONG CITY
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Statement of Significance
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HAYES PATENT STONE MANUFACTURY - History
An Artificial Stone Manufacturer is shown in the current site of the eastern side of the Eastern Beach Baths Terraces, under the Changing Rooms and Lifesaving Office, and at the south end of the Children's Wading Pool in 1853 (G119). Hayes Patent Stone Manufactory is shown in the same location in 1854 (G80) with an associated T shaped building on the western end, and again in 1856 (G111), but was abandoned some time that date. It is possible that the site was used to manufacture an early form of concrete? Further research is required for this site.HAYES PATENT STONE MANUFACTURY - Interpretation of Site
The purpose of the manufactory is unknown, but from inspections of the site it would appear to have been a quarry supplying stone to the colony for building purposes. Brownhill reported that the provision of sandstone for building materials was a very competitive trade around the late 1840s and 1850s, which fits with the dates of the plans. The hillsides of the area appear to have been excavated to provide the flat terraces that currently are scattered around the Eastern Beach Baths area. Possible remains of the former buildings may be located under the Eastern Beach foreshore plaza.
Heritage Study and Grading
Heritage Victoria - Maritime Infrastructure Assessment Project
Author: Heritage Victoria
Year: 2005
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FIRST CUSTOMS HOUSEVictorian Heritage Register H0185
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FORMER SCOTTISH CHIEFS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0662
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CORIO VILLAVictorian Heritage Register H0193
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