Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Rockdale, police station

This former police station is located in King Street, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. It was built in 1895 as a court and watch house and expanded in 1914. It was built in the Federation bungalow architectural style. Since the police station closed there had been plans to redevelop the site for yet another apartment block but local residents have managed to have preservation order placed on the building for now to eventually have it heritage listed.
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12 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 02:11:00 GMT+11

    This buildind could tell us a lot of stories...

    Pierre

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  2. HelsTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 02:57:00 GMT+11

    A court, watch house and police station should be scary places, to shock the criminals into behaving well. This building looks way too domestic, Edwardian and not at all scary :)

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    1. JimTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 07:36:00 GMT+11

      I think you're right, Hels. It really blended in well with the residential streetscape and didn't look too intimidating at all.

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  3. UnknownTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 07:54:00 GMT+11

    Great looking structure!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. Sylvia KTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 07:58:00 GMT+11

    I have to admit it doesn't look intimidating at all, it's quite a lovely building. Hopefully they'll find a good use for it and preserve it as well! Great shot for the day, Jim.

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 10:03:00 GMT+11

    Great, that it is well taken care of. Please have a good Tuesday.

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  6. LeaTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 15:04:00 GMT+11

    I'm all for saving old buildings, expecially one that looks as sturdy and well-built as that one.
    Have a good day!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  7. JackieTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 15:13:00 GMT+11

    That is a well taken care of building. Oh my what a waste if they ear it down!

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  8. lina@home sweet homeTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 18:48:00 GMT+11

    That's a homey look Police Station :)

    Thanks for dropping by.

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  9. magiceyeTuesday, 29 January 2013 at 20:00:00 GMT+11

    Quaint

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  10. Lovable DerekWednesday, 30 January 2013 at 00:18:00 GMT+11

    It has a certain charm to it. Quite arresting in fact.
    Have a nice day

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