Newtown Fire Station (former)
271a Pakington Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 311268
Newtown Hill Heritage Area
Statement of Significance
B Listed - Regional Significance
The Newtown and Chilwell Fire Station was established in 1859 and operated from weatherboard premises in Pakington Street until 1884 when the structure was removed and a new brick fire station and tower was erected. Local municipal surveyor and architect, RS Tuffs, designed the original poly-chromatic brick building in a Lombardic Romanesque style and Charles Mills was the builder. The tower is a noted local landmark and unfortunately the strong brickwork patterns have been painted out. The buildings have interesting association with the fire brigade history in Geelong.
RECOMMENDATIONS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Geelong Regional Commission Register.
REFERENCES
CS Walker - The Earlier Days of Newtown and Chilwell, 1958, p.35. Description of Newtown Fire Station.
WR Brownhill - The History of Geelong and Corio Bay.
Wilke and Co Ltd, Melbourne, 1855, o249 - description of Newtown Fire Station - discrepancy in contract price ₤325.
G. Seaton - The Ashby Story - A History of Geelong West.
1978 Adams Printers P/L Geelong, p. 144.
RS Tuff was surveyor for Borough of Geelong West from 1896-1908.
Geelong Advertiser -
15 January, 1884, report of resolution of fire brigade to build a new brick fire station for Newtown and Chilwell Fire Brigade.
15 January, 1884, renders for removal of wooden building.
19 January, 1884, tender for erection of a new building for Newtown and Chilwell Fire Brigade - RS Tuffs, Architect.
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MATTHEW FLINDERS SCHOOL NO.8022
Victorian Heritage Register H1645 -
FORMER TELEGRAPH STATION
Victorian Heritage Register H1527
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Victorian Heritage Register H0427
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Notes See all notes
Building restoration completed
21/04/20
This building's facade was restored around 2010 by private owners, after the original text here was written. The brickwork of the main building and tower is now beautiful and well worth seeing.
Public contributions
Notes See all notes
Building restoration completed
21/04/20
This building's facade was restored around 2010 by private owners, after the original text here was written. The brickwork of the main building and tower is now beautiful and well worth seeing.
