Walker, Entrance Lodge to Shipyard and electricity substation

HER Number:
5132

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Walker, Entrance Lodge to Shipyard and electricity substation

Place:
Walker

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Industrial

Site Type: Broad:
Electricity Production Site

Site Type: Specific:
Electricity Sub Station

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Entrance lodge for Armstrong Mitchell Shipyard (HER 5023) and electricity substation on White Street (then Victoria Street). Decorated brick lodge entrance to shipyard offices via stairs down to passage under rail siding. 1907 altered from entrance hall and bicycle store to pay office and waiting rooms and the 1901 substation enlarged adjacent. These 1907 functions explain present appearance with fluted brick frieze complete and the louvre 'shed' for increased ventilation for larger transformers. 1916 lodge altered to accommodate women workers' dining hall and lavatories. Substation remained.

Easting:
298

Northing:
647

Grid Reference:
NZ298647

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5132 >> Alteration plans of 1907 & 1916, Tyne and Wear Archive Service The Electrician, June, July, August, 1901, plan of original layout