Alexander Library Building, Public library building in Perth, Australia.
The Alexander Library Building spans multiple levels with two wings, incorporating extensive reading spaces, research facilities, and digital learning commons.
The building opened on June 18, 1985, following three years of construction by architecture firm Cameron, Chisholm and Nicol at a cost of 37.6 million Australian dollars.
The facility houses the State Library of Western Australia, J S Battye Library, and State Records Office, preserving regional documents and historical materials.
The structure contains multiple study areas, technology stations, a coffee shop, and specialized reading rooms distributed across different floors accessible by elevators.
The building marks the former location of Museum Street through a sloped walkway, with the Perth Baptist Church commemorated within its architectural elements.
Location: Western Australia
Inception: 1985
Official opening: June 18, 1985
GPS coordinates: -31.94880,115.86100
Latest update: March 26, 2025 14:41
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