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LOCATION
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Address 52 - 60 East Terrace ADELAIDE
Locality
Accuracy H - high level confidence
Council Area ADELAIDE Council
Polygon Type B - Building footprint
DESCRIPTION
Details (Known As) Former Municipal Tramways Trust (MTT) No.1 Converter Station
Registered Name MTT No. 1 Converter Station - Former
Significance Built in 1908 and designed by English & Soward, the former Municipal Tramways Trust (MTT) No.1 Converter Station is historically significant because of its identification with the foundation of the MTT, the commencement of the electrification of the tramway network and the history of public transport in Adelaide generally. It is the most important MTT Converter Station to survive although machinery has been removed. It is architecturally significant as an excellent example of the application of architectural design to an industrial building. The building features high quality detailing including rock faced sandstone and brickwork. (Derived from Register of the National Estate listing)
Subject Index Transport (Rail) - Converter Station; Utilities - Power Station
Class State
STATUS
Status Code REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register
Status Date 14-FEB-1985
REFERENCE
LGA Adelaide
State Heritage ID 10986
Heritage Number 1331
SECTION 16 INFORMATION
Section 16
PLAN PARCEL & TITLE
As listed in the SA Heritage Register
Plan Parcel & Title Information CT 6102/720 D54280 A501

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