Historic Sites -- Melbourne Environs The National Trust has "listed" a wide range of buildings and gardens. The maintenance of these places is educational and informative, yes, but more than that it gives Melbourne a rich texture. Some of the results of efforts to protect our architectural heritage are bizarre, such as those where the facade is of interest, so we have graceful and/or otherwise interesting faces on supermarkets and parking structures. Guidebook lists: Inner Melbourne Parks & Gardens Melbourne Environs Parks & Gardens Inner Melbourne historic sites Melbourne Environs Historic Sites Art Deco Walk of Inner Melbourne Another View Walking Trail Inner Melbourne museums, galleries and craft markets. Melbourne Environs museums, galleries and craft markets. All lists

	Como Historic House & Garden Colonial mansion set in 5 acres of historic gardens. Open: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ph.: 9827 2500	Corner Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave, South Yarra Number 8 Toorak tram from Swanston Street
	H.M.A.S. Castlemaine Australian minesweeper constructed 1941-2. Gifted to the Maritime Trust for preservation as a museum ship, berthed at Gem Pier close to her place of construction. Exhibits and memorabilia. Open: every weekend 12:00 - 5:00 p.m., weekdays by appointment for groups. Ph.: 9853 0823 before 10 a.m. weekdays, 9397 2362 weekends.	Gem Pier, Williamstown.
	Labassa Elaborately decorated mansion completed in 1890 featuring detailed stencilling, grand staircase and rare trompe l'oeil ceiling. Open last Sun of each month 10:30 - 4:30 p.m.. Private tours by special arrangement. Ph: 9527 6295 or 9523 9228	2 Manor Grove, Caulfied take bus 220 to Manor Grove stop 33 or tram Nos. 3 or 69 to stop 43.
	Portable Iron Houses Three nineteenth century prefabricated iron houses at Coventry Street, among the few remaining in the world. Open Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or weekdays by appointment only. Closed Dec 20 to Jan 6 Ph: 9822 4369	399 Coventry St, South Melbourne Take tram No 96 west from Bourke St to South Melbourne station.
	Rippon Lea House Nineteenth century estate with Romanesque-style mansion set in its original Victoria Pleasure gardens. Open: Check website for opening hours. Ph 9523 6095 Fax 9523 6921 e-mail Rippon Lea National Trust web site	Rippon Lea House Museum & Historic Garden 192 Hotham St, ELSTERNWICK VIC 3182 Tram No 67 from Swanston St to Stop 42 or bus 216 or 219 from Bourke & Queen Sts.
	Shrine of Remembrance	Kings Domain, map

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