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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Libraries, Galleries and Baths

page 57

Libraries, Galleries and Baths.

Visitors to Auckland are recommended not to leave their inspection of the splendid Free Library to the last moment; but rather to make it one of their first pleasures. There are works in the Auckland Free Library which for antiquity, rarity, beauty and real literary merit, can hardly be equalled in the whole of Australasia. There are single volumes which would fetch five hundred guineas in London auction rooms. These are, of course, a part of the Grey collection. Only ignorant, or ailing, or very much hurried people pass through Auckland, without paying some court to these treasures, and many spend hours and days there most profitably and enjoyably. The Art Gallery should, of course, be seen also; and the Museum, if only for the charming Maori room, is worthy of much attention. The fresh water swimming baths in Albert Street, and the salt water baths near Custom House Street are also too important to be neglected. The former are in the heart of the City, and cost £6,000. The water is artificially heated in winter.