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State Library of Victoria: Swanston Street, MELBOURNE


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Building Profile

Name : State Library of Victoria

Location

Address: Swanston Street
City: MELBOURNE

Postcode: 3000

State Library of Victoria is a landmark

Construction Details

Built: 1854
Original use: Public
Current use: Public

Built in the Victorian period in the Academic Classical style

Notable features

Central classical pedimented corinthian portico. Large central dome (added in 1913) serves as a magnificent reading room.

History

Architect: Joseph Reed


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