Carnegie Railway Station
Koornang Road CARNEGIE, Glen Eira City
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Statement of Significance
It is historically significant (Criterion A) as a point of entry and departure for the Carnegie locality for over a century, having been associated with its development presumably since the opening of the line in 1877. It is understood that the platforms are the only surviving nineteenth century elements. The main building is historically significant also as a surviving standard structure of its type designed by the office of the chief architect in the Way and Works Branch during J.W. Hardy's term of office but undertaken by his successor, James Fawcett.
It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) as a surviving suburban station complex from the Great War period with up side building complemented by mature public gardens.
The building's aesthetic importance is derived also from the use of Arts and Crafts forms and ornamentation in a manner which complements many of the contemporary houses in the vicinity of the railway station.
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Carnegie Railway Station - Physical Description 1
A group of structures consisting of the main timber station building, pedestrian subway, platforms, downside canopy and associated railway gardens.
The main building has a cross ridged gable roof treatment with capped chimney and terra cotta pot and shingled gable ends. There is a hip roofed extension at the down end accommodating the closets and the walls have bull nosed weatherboard linings with cement sheet fills. There is a picturesque roadside entry porch with shingled gable end to the lobby which retains its booking window intact. Interior linings are painted jointed timber with cement sheet, accommodation including the main office and two waiting rooms. There is a steel framed verandah with ripple iron valance (without manufacturer's plate).
The downside building has been demolished but the original cantilevered awning is in situ. The asphalt paved platforms have brick walls and sawn bluestone copings and there is an asphalt paved pedestrian subway at the up end with brick retaining walls.
The northside gardens are extensive and include mature eucalypts, conifers and a palm tree at the Koornang Road end.
The brick lined asphalt paved pedestrian subway is a utilitarian structure with wire mesh fencing.Carnegie Railway Station - Physical Description 2
Condition: Sound
Carnegie Railway Station - Physical Description 3
Integrity: Medium
Carnegie Railway Station - Historical Australian Themes
Public Services: Railways
Heritage Study and Grading
Glen Eira - City of Glen Eira Heritage Management Plan
Author: Andrew Ward, Architectural Historian
Year: 1996
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