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Old Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Old Parliament Buildings, Wellington

This shows the original library (left), committee rooms (middle), and chamber of the House (right), about 1870, when additions prior to those of William Clayton had been made. Note the strengthening buttresses added to the chamber's sides.

Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: 5425
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