Saturday 9 August 2014

60 WILLIAM STREET - GLASGOW ENGINEERING

GLASGOW ENGINEERING - 60 WILLIAM STREET
Glasgow Engineering is one of the longest operating engineering firms in Australia. Originally called Tamar Foundry, it has been operating in William Street since 1892, although the facade we see today is believed to date from around 1900. The company, which has played a fascinating role in the industrial heritage of Launceston has a well written history on its website, including photographs, so if you would like to know more, go to http://www.glasgowengineering.com.au/ and look under “Company Profile.”

Check out the photo of a bullock team and steam engine towing a boiler made by the foundry at the State Library: http://catalogue.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/item/?q=launceston&avail=Online&format=Images+%5c+Photograph&i=78&id=LPIC147-1-380#urls

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