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

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

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    1. 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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  3. 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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