Historical information

The Deer Park Leathercloth Factory was a major ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) operation on Station Road, producing “Leathercloth” — a nitrocellulose‑based synthetic coated fabric — and formed part of the wider Deer Park explosives and chemical manufacturing complex. It’s one of the most significant industrial heritage sites in the City of Brimbank.

Significance

This aerial photograph of the ICI / Leathercloth Factory captures the layout of the factory and the adjacent residential houses in Station Road in the late 1950's.

The thankyou letter from the site Manager David Meale 25th September 1986 includes the details of the photographer, Ian Russell.

Physical description

Black & White Photograph and Letter

Inscriptions & markings

5382.01 - ICI Leathercloth Factory Late 1950s Aerial Photograph.jpg
5382.02 - ICI Leathercloth Factory Late 1950s Aerial Photograph Thank You Letter.jpg