AK Bell Library

How well do you know your Perth history? Did you know, for example, that AK Bell Library used to be an infirmary? The building was designed by William Mackenzie (1997 - 1856). It was opened in 1837 as the Country and City Infirmary. It was the main hospital for the district until 1914 when Perth Royal opened. During WWI it was a Red Cross Hospital. It was then used for council offices until it became a library in 1994. Want to know more about Perth, there's a selection at the 'history' section at the library