The History of the City of Yarra

The City of Yarra’s history is rich and diverse, ranging from Indigenous meeting places to heritage listed buildings such as the Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy town halls.

• Snapshots of Aboriginal Fitzroy
• The History of the City of Yarra
  In 2007 Graeme Butler produced a summary of the important heritage aspects of the City of Yarra.
• Heritage Street Signs in Yarra
• Origins of Place Names in the City of Yarra
• History of Ward Names
• City of Yarra Logo
• History of the Town Halls
• Past Mayors of Richmond, Fitzroy and Collingwood

Heritage Walks
Looking for something different to do on the weekend? Why not get some fresh air and exercise and learn something new by taking the whole family for an interesting walk around your local area.

Aboriginal Heritage
Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Alphington and Fairfield
Alphington and Fairfield Heritage Walk
Fairfield Heritage Walk

Collingwood
Collingwood, Abbotsford and Clifton Hill Heritage Walk
Smith Street Heritage Walk
Queens Parade Heritage Walk

Fitzroy
Fitzroy Heritage Walk
Fitzroy's Founding Footsteps Walk
Brunswick Street Heritage Walk
North Fitzroy Heritage Walk
Queens Parade Heritage Walk

North Carlton and Princes Hill
North Carlton and Princes Hill Heritage Walk

Richmond
Houses of Richmond Heritage Walk
North Richmond and Victoria Street Heritage Walk
Bridge Road Heritage Walk
Barkly Gardens and Swan Street Heritage Walk
Burnley Heritage Walk
Cremorne Heritage Walk

Yarra River
Natural Heritage Walk

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Further information

Strategic Planning
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5373
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Yarra City Council
External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Victoria Online
Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214 - 20 January 2006

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