4-6 Rusden Street
4-6 Rusden Street ELSTERNWICK, GLEN EIRA CITY
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Statement of Significance
Its architectural significance derives from its readily recognisable form as a tramway substation in a predominantly residential area. Its historical significance derives from its association with the former Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust, the largest and most successful undertaking of its kind, demonstrating an aspect of the expansion of the system prior to the M & MTB takeover of 1920. Although comparable with other structures of its type, it is the only freestanding sub station to have been built by the P & MTT.
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4-6 Rusden Street - Physical Description 1
A red brick and stuccoed former power house with two glazed roof lanterns and parapeted walls with extended piers and horizontal and curved bays in the Edwardian manner."P & MTT" in cast cement distinguishes the central parapet. Windows are timber and the openings for movement of plant are intact.
4-6 Rusden Street - Physical Description 2
Integrity: Good, addition at rear, interior not inspected.
4-6 Rusden Street - Physical Description 3
Condition: good
4-6 Rusden Street - Historical Australian Themes
Public Services: Caulfield electric tramways
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - Caulfield Conservation Study
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1994
Grading:
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FORMER ELSTERNWICK POST OFFICEVictorian Heritage Register H0640
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RIPPON LEAVictorian Heritage Register H0614
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FORMER UNION CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0704
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