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Government Mint, Macquarie Street, 1870 - 1879

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3086P/12

Scope and Contents

281 x 210 mm. View of the Mint from Macquarie Street. This two storeyed verandahed building with hipped roof was originally the southern wing of the Rum Hospital, built 1811-16. It became the Government Mint in 1853 and has in recent years been turned into a Museum of State history.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870 - 1879

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, overall yellowing and some fading.

Related Materials

The building shown in Y3086P/13 is distinguished from the one shown here by the addition of pedimented wings at each end.

General

SG.

Finding aid date

2003-08-15 09:49:22+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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