Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former)
175 Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The Perfectus Airscrew factory (former), constructed c.1952, at 175 Mason Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The Perfectus Airscrew factory (former) at 175 Mason Street, Newport is of local historic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically, it is significant for its link with innovatory aeronautical design in the post WW2 era. (AHC criteria A4 and H1)
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Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former) - Physical Description 1
This factory has a sawtooth roof, corrugated iron cladding, multi-paned windows, timber internal post, truss and beam framing and remnants of a tramway, and office enclosure in the front.
There are two related Italian cypresses at the front.
Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former) - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
Moderate
Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former) - Physical Description 2
Context
Set on flat land, on the edge of the early housing and commercial development along Mason Street.
Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former) - Historical Australian Themes
Manufacturing and Processing
Perfectus Airscrew Factory (Former) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Perfectus Airscrew, Albert Ellis and Thomas Walker
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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