Alexander Library Building
The Alexander Library Building is located in the Cultural Centre of Perth, Western Australia.
| Alexander Library Building | |
|---|---|
Front entrance of Alexander Library Building | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Library |
| Location | Between James Street Mall and Francis Street, Perth |
| Address | 25 Francis Street, Perth |
| Town or city | Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 31.948822°S 115.860565°E |
| Current tenants | State Library of Western Australia State Records Office |
| Construction started | 1982 |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Opened | 18 June 1985 |
| Cost | A$37.6 million |
| Landlord | Government of Western Australia |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Cameron, Chisholm and Nicol |
| Structural engineer | Norman, Disney and Young |
It was named after Western Australian historian and former member of the Library Board, Fred Alexander.
It houses the State Library of Western Australia, the J S Battye Library, and the State Records Office, in the Perth Cultural Precinct.
The building falls under the responsibility of the Western Australian government Department of Culture and Arts. It was completed and opened in 1985.
It has been changed internally over time, however the basic structure remains.
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