Portland Cement Works stands as a remarkable piece of Australia’s industrial heritage. Established in the late 1800s, this site played a key role in cement production for over a century. Its distinctive power house, towering kilns, and historic workshops reflect the evolution of industrial manufacturing.
Quarrying operations began as early as 1863, with cement production officially taking off in 1901 under the Commonwealth Portland Cement Company. Over the decades, the site saw numerous technological advancements, from the early dry process to the later wet process, keeping pace with industrial innovations.
At its peak, Portland Cement Works provided jobs for generations and even lit the streets of Portland with free electricity from its power house. By the 1990s, production ceased, but the site's industrial bones remain, now repurposed for art, markets, and historical preservation.
Through the lens of Lost Collective, this collection captures the grandeur and decay of one of Australia’s most significant industrial sites, preserving its rich history in stunning photographic detail.
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