Our history and heritage

The history of Footscray and surrounds

Read the history of the Maribyrnong area, taking you from traditional ownership, the growth of industry, and the multicultural influences still evident today.

Aboriginal Maribyrnong

We acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of the Kulin nation. We offer respect to the Elders of these traditional lands and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people past and present.

Heritage Trails and Walks

Discover nearby places of historical and cultural significance, or take a walking tour of our heritage trails by downloading maps and information.

Heritage plans and studies

To help protect our city’s history and cultural significance, Council has commissioned a number of heritage plans and studies to identify individual heritage sites and areas.

Heritage Advisory Committee

Discover the role of the Heritage Advisory Committee in protecting and managing heritage matters.

Footscray Memorial Garden

Read about Footscray Memorial Garden

Heritage Database Online

The database includes relevant Statements of Significance, and information about history, physical descriptions and photographs of places of significance included in the Heritage Overlay.
The database is searchable by heritage place name, street name or heritage overlay (HO) number.

Our history and heritage

The history of Footscray and surrounds

Aboriginal Maribyrnong

Heritage Trails and Walks

Heritage plans and studies

Heritage Advisory Committee

Footscray Memorial Garden

Heritage Database Online

Discover Maribyrnong

Contact us

Get connected

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Our sites

Our history and heritage

The history of Footscray and surrounds

Aboriginal Maribyrnong

Heritage Trails and Walks

Heritage plans and studies

Heritage Advisory Committee

Footscray Memorial Garden

Heritage Database Online

Discover Maribyrnong

Contact us

Get connected

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Our sites

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