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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: SLAB-MAKING FACTORY, SUBIACO - MARKET SQUARE

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c. 1938

Overview

The photograph shows the slab-making factory which was established by the Subiaco Council in 1935 and functioned until 1965. The plant formed part of the Axon Street depot located on the eastern most area of Market Square. Details are attached and in Reference File. It shows a number of workmen involved in various aspects of slab making in a large open shed with corrugated iron roof.

Historical information

Background notes are attached.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1988.336

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Width

520 mm

Height or length

390 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Illustrations Ltd, Perth

Keywords

Subiaco Municipal Council

Market Square Park

Axon Street, Subiaco

Local Government

Year

Statement of significance

Local manufacturing history.
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Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

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