Friday, January 25, 2013

former Poowong Butter Factory

former Poowong Butter Factory

By September 1892 there was a wooden factory at this site for the Poowong Butter Factory Company Ltd. It survived until 1901 when it burned down and was replaced by a more substantial factory.

former Poowong Butter Factory

At some point between the wars a new moderne façade was added with rounded corners, simple brick decoration around the doorway and "Milk Depot" spelt out in crisp lettering.

former Poowong Butter Factory
former Poowong Butter Factory

The factory finally closed in 1986.

Reference:
South Gippsland Heritage Study, Volume 3 - Heritage Place Citations, December 2004.

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