Hawthorn Railway Complex

Other Name

Location sometimes referred to as "Evansdale Road"

Location

54 Burwood Road HAWTHORN, BOROONDARA CITY

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

1. Hawthorn Station is of state significance as the first extension of the suburban system across the Yarra River, the infrastructure for which was instrumental in the subsequent suburban development of the easter suburbs.

2. The overall complex with platforms, buildings, ramps, crossover bridge etc. is amongst the most complete, early 20th century station complexes in the Metropolitan system.

Group

Transport - Rail

Category

Carriage shed