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Opening the library and art gallery

Opening the library and art gallery

This programme was printed for the opening of Auckland’s public library, art gallery and municipal offices in a new purpose-built edifice in 1887. Designed in a French Chateau style, the building – now just the art gallery – has a commanding presence in the central city.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-LIBRARY-1887-01

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Margaret McClure. 'Auckland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/auckland-region/8/4