Friday, November 8, 2013

40 English Street, Essendon Airport

40 English Street, Essendon Airport

Love at this great building at 40 English Street, Essendon Airport in Melbourne. Four boxes put together to form a single building. A flagpole. Cut-out windows flanking the impressive entrance. A very pleasing aspect, I think.

40 English Street, Essendon Airport
40 English Street, Essendon Airport

Posted by David Thompson
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    That's a beauty!

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  2. HelsNovember 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    I remember going to Essendon airport often, until Tulla opened and changed everything. So when was this built? And what was it used for?

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    1. David ThompsonNovember 13, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      Sorry Helen, I can't find the notes from the Essendon Airport tour so I can't answer your questions. I sure if Robin sticks his head in he'll have a good answer for you.

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  3. Thomas RyanNovember 13, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I love this style of buildings, looks very post war 1950-60s period.

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    1. David ThompsonNovember 13, 2013 at 8:31 PM

      Certainly could be. Maybe even during the war since the airport would have seen a lot of use at that time.

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  4. AdamAugust 19, 2016 at 10:39 PM

    Not sure when it was built exactly but this was occupied by the then-Department of Civil Aviation post-WWII - I believe it was the first Melbourne Air Traffic Control area control centre, but the guys at the Airways Museum at Essendon (www.airwaysmuseum.com) will probably be able to clarify.

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