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ASCOT VALE METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE STATION AND RESIDENCE
258-260 UNION ROAD, MOONEE PONDS, MOONEE VALLEY CITY

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Statement of Significance

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade station complex at 258-260 Union Road, Moonee Ponds, was built in 1927. It is aesthetically important. This importance (Criterion E) is derived from the design of the station building in the comparatively unusual Neo Georgian style and, although understated, remains stylistically unusual in the Municipality.

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- Physical Description 1
  
  ASCOT VALE METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE STATION AND RESIDENCE - Physical Description 1
  
  A Neo Georgian fire station, having a pedimented barge with brackets and coat of arms reading "Audax et Promptu" as its principle stylistic elements. The upper level windows are contributory and although the lower level fire garage doorways are original, the doors are recent. The balance of the development is residential in scale and form, the gable end facing south being shingled in the Bungalow style along with the massive though simplified brick piers to the porch.
  
  Integrity
  
  ASCOT VALE METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE STATION AND RESIDENCE - Integrity
  
  Condition: sound. Integrity: High
  
  Historical Australian Themes
  
  ASCOT VALE METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE STATION AND RESIDENCE - Historical Australian Themes
  
  7. Governing. 7.5 Developing administrative structures and authorities.
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Moonee Valley - City of Moonee Valley Heritage Study
  
  Author: Andrew Ward
  Year: 1998
  Grading:
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- FORMER MOONEE PONDS COURT HOUSE
  
  Victorian Heritage Register H1051
- INFANT BUILDING, MOONEE PONDS WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL
  
  Victorian Heritage Register H1321
- FORMER ASCOT VALE TRAM SUBSTATION
  
  Victorian Heritage Register H2323
- "1890"
  
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  Moorabool Shire
- "AQUA PROFONDA" SIGN, FITZROY POOL
  
  Victorian Heritage Register H1687
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  Yarra City
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  Yarra City