Murrumbeena Railway Station
Murrumbeena Road MURRUMBEENA, 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 Murrumbeena 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. It is historically significant also as a surviving complex of standard buildings designed by the office of the chief architect in the Way and Works Branch during J. W. Hardy's term of office but presumably undertaken by his successor, James Fawcett.
It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) as a complete (Criterion D) suburban station complex from the Great War period with up and downside buildings and footbridge, complemented by mature but remnant public gardens. Their 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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Murrumbeena Railway Station - Physical Description 1
A complex of timber buildings and structures on asphalt paved platforms with brick walls and sawn bluestone copings. Principal elements are the main (upside) station building, the secondary (downside) station building, the footbridge and mature trees with associated recent gardens.
The buildings are standard Arts and Crafts former Victorian Railways Department designs, the terra cotta tiled gable roof with capped chimneys to the main building having shingled ends with fixed louvres and brackets. The walls have bull nosed weatherboards with comer posts and cement sheet fills. There is a steel framed canopy with ripple iron valance manufactured by Forman and Co., engineers, Melbourne. The roadside entry is given emphasis with a picturesque Arts and Crafts porch with arched bressemers. Inside, there are painted v-jointed linings and cement sheet fills and ceilings. The booking window in the lobby is intact and there is an office, two waiting rooms and later closets at the west end.
The smaller downside building is of similar style and has a single longitudinal gable roof and cantilevered verandah. Accommodation includes the lobby, office, waiting room and presumed former waiting room now possibly an extension of the office at the west end.
There is a standard timber framed footbridge at the down end of the buildings with steel -main girders and sheet metal fence, the approach flights having timber stringers, posts and railings.
Mature plantings include elms, conifer, peppercorns, oaks and a palm tree.
Murrumbeena Railway Station - Physical Description 2
Condition: Medium, evidence of termite infestation.
Murrumbeena Railway Station - Physical Description 3
Integrity: High.
Murrumbeena 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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