Government Mint, Macquarie Street, 1870 - 1879
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
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, overall yellowing and some fading.
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2003-08-15 09:49:22+00:00
Repository Details
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