Back to search results » Back to search page »

FORMER NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN RAILWAY STATION

Location

5 POWER STREET, WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH VIC 3016

File Number

HE/09/3010-06

Level

Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

The former North Williamstown Railway Station is of historical significance for its association with Victoria’s first Government owned railway line during the mid 19th century. The site is of social significance as a public building which served the early residents of North Williamstown for over 50 years, creating a direct connection between the township of Williamstown and Melbourne. The site is of archaeological significance as the potential remains may provide a material record of the original station and insights into the early rail industry.

Group