Preston Fire Station

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The former Metropolitan Fire Brigade station at Preston, designed by Cedric Ballantyne and constructed by 1912. The new fire station is formerly opened by Mr. J. T. Ballenger (chair of the building committee of the building committee of the Fire Brigades Board). The total cost of the building is estimated at £2475. The station formed two, two-storey brick early twentieth century buildings. The building has a tall chimney.   Metropolitan Fire Brigade station at Preston is significant as it demonstrates the way of life, accommodation and methods of work in fire stations in the early twentieth century. It is also significant as one of a number of community buildings erected in this area in the early twentieth century, which demonstrate the development of Preston as it progressed toward becoming a city.    Sources   Preston Fire Station. The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Fri 17 Oct 1913, p.7  Preston Fire Station. Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935)  Sat 18 Oct 1913, p.26  Metropolitan Fire Brigade Preston (former), accessed 31 October 2019, https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au

The original Preston fire station was on the corner of Roseberry Ave and High Street. It was knocked down for the new fire station. It operated between 1888 and 1910 [LHRN90-328]

The original Preston fire station was on the corner of Roseberry Ave and High Street. It was knocked down for the new fire station. It operated between 1888 and 1910 [LHRN90-328]

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Image of New fire station in Roseberry Avenue in 1912 [PHS] [LHRN90-333]

New fire station in Roseberry Avenue in 1912 [PHS] [LHRN90-333]

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Image of Love Cottage acted as a temporary fire station whilst a new building was constructed in Roseberry Avenue. [LHRN1178]

Love Cottage acted as a temporary fire station whilst a new building was constructed in Roseberry Avenue. [LHRN1178]

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Image of The former Preston Fire Station, now operates as a cafe. [LHRN1757]

The former Preston Fire Station, now operates as a cafe. [LHRN1757]

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Image of Firemen outside Preston Fire Station. [LHRN5227]

Firemen outside Preston Fire Station. [LHRN5227]

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Image showing the original fire cart was horse driven. [LHRN90-330]

The original fire cart was horse driven. [LHRN90-330]

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