PARKERS ROAD GATEHOUSE

The Parkers Road Gatehouse was an important element of the Frankston Railway Line during the growth of early suburban railways, as manual operation of the level crossing gates was required. Due to this, accommodation was necessary for the employees staffing the level crossings. The Gatekeeper was therefore integral for the operation of trains running to schedule and ensuring the public’s safety. The Parkers Road Gatehouse, inclusive of the primary residence, shed, and any associated archaeological deposits, thus have the potential to provide detail regarding the early operation of suburban railways and daily life during the early 20th century in greater Melbourne.

The Parkers Road Gatehouse was an important element of the Frankston Railway Line during the growth of early suburban railways, as manual operation of the level crossing gates was required. Due to this, accommodation was necessary for the employees staffing the level crossings. The Gatekeeper was therefore integral for the operation of trains running to schedule and ensuring the public’s safety. The Parkers Road Gatehouse, inclusive of the primary residence, shed, and any associated archaeological deposits, thus have the potential to provide detail regarding the early operation of suburban railways and daily life during the early 20th century in greater Melbourne.

The Parkers Road Gatehouse was an important element of the Frankston Railway Line during the growth of early suburban railways, as manual operation of the level crossing gates was required. Due to this, accommodation was necessary for the employees staffing the level crossings. The Gatekeeper was therefore integral for the operation of trains running to schedule and ensuring the public’s safety. The Parkers Road Gatehouse, inclusive of the primary residence, shed, and any associated archaeological deposits, thus have the potential to provide detail regarding the early operation of suburban railways and daily life during the early 20th century in greater Melbourne.