Cable Tram Engine House
626 High St., Northcote
The cable tram engine house was constructed in 1889 at a cost of £4,933. At this time the tramway was owned and operated by a private company and ran from Clifton Hill to Northcote.
The service failed and was later purchased by the Northcote Council.
In 1920 the tram service became part of the Metroplitan Tramways Board.
The building is now used as a car repair shop.
Sources
Ward, Andrew (2001). Darebin Heritage Review 2000, Vol. 2. Burwood, Vic: City Of Darebin.
Images
Former Cable Tram Engine House, now car repair shop. [LHRN480]
Laying the foundation for the Cable Tram Engine House, 1889. [LHRN1134]
Former Cable Tram house. [LHRN418]
Laying the foundation stone for the Cable Tram house. [LHRN1130]
