Original Mechanics Institute

Location

Rear 26 Austin Street, FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011 - Property No B2759

File Number

B2759

Level

Demolished/Removed

Statement of Significance

Built c. 1852 - 56 for the Footscray Mechanics Institute & Free Library. Originally situated on land fronting Pilgrim Street and moved to rear of 26 Austin Street in the early 1900's.

Demolished: November 1979

Group

Community Facilities

Category

Mechanics' Institute