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Former Central Foundry
62 Eaglehawk Road,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No B4129
Former Central Foundry
62 Eaglehawk Road,, BENDIGO VIC 3550 - Property No B4129
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Statement of Significance
The former Central Foundry is the oldest operational foundry within Bendigo/Eaglehawk and the only surviving foundry building having its origins in the region's golden past. It is noteworthy for its direct links with the gold mining era which finally closed in 1954 and in particular for its association with George Lansell, 'the Quartz King': and Bendigo's wealthiest and most influential mine owner. Today, the building fabric forms an intact example of a nineteenth century foundry whilst the belt driven equipment within is rare.
Today, this foundry is timber framed and corrugated iron clad, two main bays being formed by king post trusses and the west bay as a lean-to. The earth floor slopes gradually away from the street. Timber posts supporting the roof frame are generally sawn although the rear portion of the two main bays has bush poles. At the rear, the cast iron furnace adjoins the moulding shop and consists of a brick lined vertical steel flue with discharge channel. An oil fired furnace for brass and aluminium work is also situated at the rear of the workshop. The forge area adjoins. An early office, timber lined with wooden flooris situated in the east front corner.
Classified: 28/11/1988
Today, this foundry is timber framed and corrugated iron clad, two main bays being formed by king post trusses and the west bay as a lean-to. The earth floor slopes gradually away from the street. Timber posts supporting the roof frame are generally sawn although the rear portion of the two main bays has bush poles. At the rear, the cast iron furnace adjoins the moulding shop and consists of a brick lined vertical steel flue with discharge channel. An oil fired furnace for brass and aluminium work is also situated at the rear of the workshop. The forge area adjoins. An early office, timber lined with wooden flooris situated in the east front corner.
Classified: 28/11/1988
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