Alexander Library Building

Alexander Library Building
Front entrance of Alexander Library Building
Interactive map of the Alexander Library Building area
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeLibrary
LocationBetween James Street Mall and Francis Street, Perth, 25 Francis Street, Perth, Perth, Australia
Coordinates31°56′56″S 115°51′38″E / 31.948822°S 115.860565°E / -31.948822; 115.860565
Current tenants
Construction started1982
Completed1985
Opened18 June 18 June 1985 (18 June 1985 -06-18)
CostA$37.6M
LandlordGovernment of Western Australia
Design and construction
Architecture firmCameron, Chisholm and Nicol
Structural engineerNorman, Disney and Young

The Alexander Library Building is located in the Cultural Centre of Perth, Western Australia.

It was named after Western Australian historian and former member of the Library Board, Fred Alexander.

It houses the State Library of Western Australia, the J S Battye Library, and the State Records Office, in the Perth Cultural Precinct.

The building falls under the responsibility of the Western Australian government Department of Culture and Arts. It was completed and opened in 1985.

It has been changed internally over time, however the basic structure remains.