This video projection reflected on the history of the Excelsior Library building,
and the many stories contained within.
"many a drink was had...
"from the remains...
"now satisfying a thirst for knowledge, not just a thirst"
Charters Towers Excelsior Library building is a reconstruction of the original Excelsior Hotel which burned down in 1995. Built in 1887 by William Gough, it was a large two story building with a wide verandah
around the first floor. Charters
Towers City Council purchased it in April 2001 and formally opened on 25 October 2003. The new
building utilised the remaining walls and a number of features to retain
the original characteristics of the hotel, including the first story
verandah, restored batwing doors and a burnt doorframe set into a wall.
Source: Wikipedia
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