Berwick Mechanics' Institute & Free Library
15 High Street,BERWICK, Casey City
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Statement of Significance
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Berwick Mechanics' Institute & Free Library - Physical Description 1
The original facade was carefully incorporated into the new building. The central weatherboard elevation of the library today is constructed mostly of original materials and represents the extent of the original facade. The original building had an external red brick chimney on the western gabled end and a hip-roofed rear addition with several double-hung windows. The new additions are distinguished from the old fabric, and consist of a new roof form, besser brick end-walls abutting adjacent buildings and large plate glass windows either side of the older section. The interior of the entrance has been reconstructed and lined in beaded pine board. A watercolour portrait of Lady Casey by Cecil Beaton (dated 1968), is also hanging in the library. Silks by the artist Ellis Rowan, Lady Casey's aunt, are also owned by the library and have recently been restored. (1)
SOURCE
1. Helen Millicer, 'A brief cultural review of the City of Berwick', 1991.Heritage Study and Grading
Casey - Casey Heritage Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2004
Grading: LocalCasey - Heritage of the City of Berwick
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1993
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BERWICK BRICK DRAINAGE FEATUREVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Berwick TownshipCasey City
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Burr HillCasey City
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