Ringwood in Maroondah, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Brick Station Building 1889
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Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
1. Brick Station Building 1889 Marker
Brick Station Building 1889
The brick station building was constructed in 1889 following the extension of the railway line from Ringwood to Upper Ferntree Gully.
It is a rare example of Tudor style and features a red tack-pointed brick face and a slate roof. The original configuration included a ticket office, parcel office, ladies waiting room and rest room.
At the time Ringwood was still a quiet rural Station with a single train service in the morning, at midday and in the evening. The construction of the brick station building at a cost of £1374, a considerable cost at the time, preempted the growth Ringwood into an important transport hub.
It is considered to be the oldest surviving building in Ringwood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 37° 48.94′ S, 145° 13.744′ E. Marker is in Ringwood, Victoria, in Maroondah. It is on Railway Place 0.1 kilometers west of Maroondah Highway, on the left when traveling west. The plaque is at the left of the main entrance
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ringwood Station History (here, next to this marker); The Railway was a Catalyst (a few steps from this marker); Ringwood Signal Box (a few steps from this marker); WWI Recruitment (within shouting distance of this marker); Sending off the WWI troops (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood RSL Women's Auxilliary (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood RSL Memorial Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood's WWI Honour Boards (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringwood.
Also see . . . Ringwood Railway Station.
Statement of Significance(Submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
What is significant?
The Ringwood RailwayStation which comprises the brick station building, a timber station building, a timber signal box, platforms, railway tracks and other railway-related structures.Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 20262. Ringwood Station Building1889 Marker is at the left of the main door
History Summary
Construction of the railway station at Ringwood commenced in 1889, seven years after the Melbourne to Hawthorn railway line was extended to Lilydale in 1882. The brick station building was erected on the downside platform, to the north of the rail line, when the Ringwood line was extended to Ferntree Gully. In 1891 a timber station building was constructed on the upside platform. A timber footbridge with steel beams and cross struts and corrugated iron lining to the balustrade was built in 1921. The timber signal box replaced an earlier structure in 1926 following electrification of the line.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
