Old State Library Building, Brisbane, Neoclassical heritage building in William Street, Brisbane, Australia.
The Old State Library Building features a sandstone facade with double-height columns, lotus leaf capitals, and a glass mosaic mural on its western wall.
The structure, completed in 1879 under architect F.D.G. Stanley's supervision, initially housed the Queensland Museum before becoming the State Library from 1902 to 1988.
The John Oxley Library within this building served as Queensland's primary research center, preserving historical documents and regional literature until 1988.
Located at 159 William Street opposite Queens Gardens, the building underwent major renovations in 1958, adding exhibition spaces and modern reading rooms.
An aluminum sculpture titled 'Enlightenment' stands 6 meters high on the riverside of the building, depicting three figures reaching toward the sun.
Location: Queensland
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -27.47280,153.02400
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:18
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