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.
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.
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.
That's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI remember going to Essendon airport often, until Tulla opened and changed everything. So when was this built? And what was it used for?
ReplyDeleteSorry 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.
DeleteI love this style of buildings, looks very post war 1950-60s period.
ReplyDeleteCertainly could be. Maybe even during the war since the airport would have seen a lot of use at that time.
DeleteNot 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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