The City of Port Phillip has a rich and diverse heritage. This is represented in the unique heritage items and artworks in the Port Phillip City Collection. Council manages a number of heritage projects, and a local history librarian is available to assist members of the public with research enquiries about the history of the area. There are a number of heritage activities in which to participate, places to visit and groups to join. Information about heritage planning issues is also available.
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A Brief Early History of Port Phillip
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Brief history of Port Phillip including Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda.
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Walks in Port Phillip
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Walking is a great way to discover your local area. Includes information about local walking clubs and the free guided neighbourhood walks in Port Phillip.
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Heritage photographs
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How to purchase reproductions of heritage photographs from the Port Phillip City Collection.
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Urban Studies Centre
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A centre which will increase the community's access to Port Phillip's unique heritage
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Urban Icons
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Contemporary, historic, always developing and constantly innovating, Port Philip's neighbourhoods continue to remind us of the richness of their unique histories and special values. Are you familiar with how they are different?
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Heritage Recognition Program
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Learn more about sites of historical and social significance around the City of Port Phillip.
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margins, memories & markers stories
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Folio of neighbourhood stories developed as part of the community consultation process of the margins, memories & markers public art project.
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Historical Societies and Heritage Groups
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Local heritage groups in Port Phillip.
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Elwood Heritage Study
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In 2005, a heritage study was undertaken to assess areas of potential heritage significance in the Elwood neighbourhood.
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East St Kilda Heritage Study
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In 2004, a heritage study was undertaken to assess places of potential heritage significance in the East St Kilda neighbourhood.
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Urban History Consultative Committee
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A committee which advises the council on policy and the implementation of local history and heritage services for the City of Port Phillip.
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Heritage Planning Controls
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Introducing the Port Phillip Heritage Review and the Heritage Advisory Service.
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