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Mechanics' Institute and Free Library - Castlemaine Historic Area

Other Names Former Langslow's Building ,  Former Castlemaine Mechanics Institute ,  Castlemaine Library Location 216 Barker Street,, CASTLEMAINE VIC 3450 - Property No B2653 File Number B2653 Level State

[1/1] B2653 Castlemaine Library

Statement of Significance

The Castlemaine Library, constructed in 1857 to the design of A. Price, with subsequent additions in 1861 - 2, 1867, 1873, 1890 and 1893, is of historical and architectural significance at a state level.
The building is historically important as the earliest Mechanics' Institute in the Central Goldfields area. It is believed to be the only building of its type in this area to have been in continuous use as a library since its construction. The building is the second oldest building in Castlemaine's historic precinct, second only to the Telegraph Office.
The library is architecturally significant as a substantially intact building constructed in the Classical style.
Classified: 07/02/2000
Part of Castlemaine Historic Area B4894