State Library Forecourt, Swanson St, Melbourne John A. Henderson Flickr


State Library Victoria, Attraction, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Both photographs signed and dated in pencil on reverse of images: Ian Hill Dec. 1997 - Photographs show the rebuilding and planting of the State Library Forecourt. Shows bulldozers removing mounds of soil and shows completely cleared forecourt apart from the sculpture, gasoliers and central stairs. The other image shows the North corner stairs under construction.


The State Library of Victoria, including portico and forecourt Stock Photo Alamy

Since 2015, the chessboards on State Library Victoria's forecourt have been connecting people across cultures, ages and backgrounds. Lively games between students, retirees and businesspeople, on lunch breaks and on the weekend, have become a staple of the Library's front entrance.


State Library Victoria Forecourt Blak & Bright

State Library Victoria - history How to research the history, development, architecture, collections and management of the State Library of Victoria. Get started Timelines Histories Architecture Redevelopment Architectural drawings Forecourt Statues & murals Motto & seal The Dome (La Trobe Reading Room) La Trobe Library Queen's Hall


State Library Victoria Evolution of the people’s forecourt

Kowloon Public Library. Library Photo: WiNG, CC BY-SA 3.0. 22°19′07″N 114°10′34″E / 22.318552°N 114.176091°E The Kowloon Public Library is a public library located in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong. Quarry Hill. Peak Photo: Wpcpey, CC BY-SA 4.0.


Downtown skyline on the forecourt of Dortmund Central Station with RWE Tower, City and State

Forecourt, State Library by Rodrick Bond taken on 6th April 2008 Forecourt, State Library, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Shot Details. Photographer Rodrick Bond; Date Shot 6th April, 2008 at 4:37pm; Camera Nikon D300; Lens '10.5 mm; Shutter Speed 1/320 sec; Aperture f/10; ISO 200; Location Details.


View of the Facade, Forecourt and Lawn of the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne Editorial

Grasslands will be located on the forecourt of the State Library of Victoria from Saturday 11 October untill Sunday 23 November 2014. Grasslands is a living installation of plants on the site of the State Library of Victoria, to recreate the vast grass plains that once stretched over the area.


Downtown skyline on the forecourt of Dortmund Central Station with RWE Tower, City and State

October 14, 2014 at 15:05. by admin. in News. This week patches of native grass sprung up on the State Library's steps as Linda Tegg's Grasslands installation opened to the public. Standing in the concrete bustle of Swanston Street, it's hard to imagine what the city looked like before settlement, but Grasslands gives us a peek at.


State Library Victoria Forecourt Melbourne Fringe

Chungking Mansions, Temple Street Night Market and more. Kowloon Hong Kong is the city's slightly grittier side. The Kowloon Peninsula is often - and only half jokingly - referred to as the 'dark side' by residents on Hong Kong Island. In our tourist guide we walk through the temples, the markets and some of the other must-see sights .


State Library of Victoria

State Library Victoria. 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000. Welcome to State Library Victoria, the oldest public library in Australia, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. With almost 170 years of history, the Library has become a must-do destination for visitors to Melbourne with a passion for books, history and.


Image State Library of Victoria forecourt and front facade, with portico and cast iron fence

Coordinates: 37.809801°S 144.964787°E State Library Victoria ( SLV) is the state library of Victoria, Australia. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.


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An almost life-size statue of Charles La Trobe, the first lieutenant-governor of the State of Victoria, and one of the founders of the State Library, stands in the left forecourt of the library. This statue was made by Peter Corlett OAM and unveiled on 21 November 2006.


State Library Forecourt, Swanson St, Melbourne John A. Henderson Flickr

The State Library forecourt spans the full width of the city block, from Little Lonsdale to La Trobe Street. When the Library opened in the 1850s, the forecourt was bordered by a homely picket fence. In the 1870s this was upgraded to a boundary more suited to the grandeur of the building - one of imposing wrought iron, with large ornate gates


State Library Victoria State Library celebrates 160 years of serving Victoria

State Library Victoria's forecourt offers a rare patch of grass and trees within Melbourne's CBD. Adjacent to Melbourne Central and QV shopping centres and RMIT, it is a very high traffic zone and offers plenty of space and opportunity to engage with the pedestrians.


State Library Victoria A little history of the humble lamp post

State Library Forecourt 304 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 Get directions Visit venue website General The forecourt spans the full width of the block from Little Lonsdale Street to La Trobe Street. It is often used as a central place for people to meet and as a public place for activism displays. Access Parking


State Library Victoria Evolution of the people’s forecourt

Transforming the Library's beloved forecourt into an urban oasis, Library on the Lawn will see outdoor beanbags set up daily under a canopy of umbrellas and two festival weekends throughout February featuring a blockbuster line-up for all ages.


State Library of Victoria forecourt in Melbourne,Victoria (year unknown). •State Library of

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