Jack's Magazine (Maribyrnong)
Jack's Magazine, located on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, is a former explosives storage facility which opened in 1878. It was used to safely store gunpowder imported into the colony of Victoria. The site later provided storage for other dangerous materials used in the ammunition factories close by. Jack's Magazine spurred the growth of military industry in the area that became known as the 'arsenal of Australia'.
Filling 12 hectares of space, the site includes tramways, tunnels, buildings and a bluestone perimeter wall. The twin bluestone vaulted buildings are concealed behind high earth mound blast walls, and a tall bluestone wall, with a canal connecting it to the river. Its architectural, historical and technological significance has earned it a place on the Victorian Heritage Register.
The site has remained unused since it was decommissioned in the 1990's. Access is occasionally granted to members of the public, via guided tours.
Working Heritage run the tours fortnightly at Jacks Magazine. You can book a ticket ($20+ booking fee) via Eventbrite
Location
Magazine Way, Maribyrnong 3032 Map
✆ (03) 9600 1667
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Web Links
→ www.jacksmagazine.org.au
→ Jacks Magazine on Facebook
→ Hotham History visits Jacks Magazine
