Closing day of former Canterbury Public Library

24 December 1981

Closing day of former Canterbury Public Library

24 December 1981

Librarian, Roger Flury, holding books on the day the former Canterbury Public Library on the corner of Hereford Street and Cambridge Terrace closed ahead of the new building opening on Gloucester Street.

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Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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