Dunedin Public Library (Former) - Dunedin, New Zealand - New Zealand Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The corner stone for the the Dunedin library was placed by the Mayor of Dunedin G. Lawrence on February 13, 1907. The library opened December 2, 1908. The library was built using a £10,000 grant from American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. When the library opened it offered only reference services. Over the years the library expanded it services greatly. The building continued to serve as the Dunedin public library until 1981. The building now known as the Carnegie Centre has various art galleries and a restaurant.

The building is listed as Category II building on the New Zealand Heritage Trust Register.

Date location was entrusted to the New Zealand Historic places: 09/25/1986 Type of history commemorated (short description): Library Website pertaining to the location: [Web Link] Town, city, or region nearest to the site: Dunedin Year placed: 1907 Hours of operation: Business hours Is it accessible to the general public: Yes Admission fees if any: Not Listed

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