Queenstown Library and Reading Room (Former) - Queenstown, New Zealand
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BruceS
S 45° 01.876 E 168° 39.768
59G E 315893 N 5010918
Historic former library now citizen advice bureau at entrance to the historic are along Ballarat Street in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Waymark Code: WMFYXN
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 12/19/2012
Views: 7
The library was built beginning in 1876 and completed 1877. The building was designed by the Invercargill architect F.W. Burwell who also designed the adjacent former courthouse. The building is constructed of local schist stone and is in a similar style as the adjoining courthouse. The building has arched windows and entry ways. The building has now been converted to serve as a citizen advice bureau.
Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 11/26/1981
Type of history commemorated (short description):
Civic and recreation
Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link]
Town, city, or region nearest to the site:
Queenstown
Year placed: 1877
Hours of operation:
Normal business hours
Is it accessible to the general public:
Yes
Admission fees if any: Not Listed
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