Eastern Hill Fire Station

Blue plaque reads:

'Eastern Hill Fire Station

In 1891 the newly formed Metropolitan Fire Brigade held a competition for the design of their headquarters. The building built in 1892 by T. Cockram & co., was designed by the third placed firm of Smith & Johnson in association with architects Lloyd Taylor & Fitts. The magnificent fire lookout commands panoramic views over Melbourne.'

Foundation stone reads:

'The Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board 

This foundation stone was laid on 14th December 1892 by E.S. Watson, President.

Members

P.C. Anderson       H. Kellett

W.L. Archer          S. Mauver

J.R. Ballencer       J.E. Rigby

W. Keele, J.P.       C.A. Terry J.P

D. J. Stein. Chief Officer.  James H. Scattergood. Secretary

Smith & Johnson Lloyd Taylor & Fitts Joint Architects

T. Cockram & Co Builders'

Submitted by: @IanThorp