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A visit to the library
… but not just any library.
This is the Domed Reading Room in the State Library of Victoria.
Built in 1913 the magnificent octagonal domed reading room is six storeys high.
It is 34.75metres in both diameter and height.
When it was built the dome was the largest of its type in the world.
It is 34.75metres in both diameter and height.
When it was built the dome was the largest of its type in the world.
It is truly a beautiful library and one of Melbourne’s treasures.
Beautiful, and thanks for showing and telling us about it.
ReplyDeleteWow that is some library. Beautiful. What a difference from our little town library!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd also very different to our little country town library.
DeleteI would love to visit that place. I keep meaning to look and see if I can find any personal accounts of early settlers of Australia.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful building! Your image is beautifully composed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious light and air filled room. I do love a library.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo of a magnificent place. Thanks for the bit of history as well it makes it more interesting. Diane
ReplyDeleteI wish I had had time on my visit to browse these shelves of books. An absolutely beautiful room.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a good effort in getting as much of the reading room in the photo as you can.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb building! I had no idea a library this lovely existed!
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly I have never seen this library. Must go visit when I am in Melbourne later in the year.
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