York Gate Library, Adelaide
Facts and practical information
The York Gate Library is a library located in Adelaide, Australia, which was originally created by Stephen William Silver, a resident of 3 York Gate, London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. Silver, with his brother Hugh Silver ran S. W. Silver and Co. a company which grew from supplying clothes to people emigrating to the British colonies as well as the civil and military authorities. Following the death of William in 1905, the library was bought by the South Australia branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia and taken to Adelaide where it was housed in the State Library of South Australia. ()
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York Gate Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of South Australia, Rundle Mall, Rundle Street, Adelaide Central Plaza.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to York Gate Library?
How to get to York Gate Library by public transport?
Tram
- Art Gallery (2 min walk)
- Rundle Mall Tram Stop (6 min walk)
Bus
- Stop A3 King William Road - East side • Lines: 253X (4 min walk)
- Stop Z1 King William Street - West side • Lines: 224, 224F, 224X (5 min walk)
Train
- Adelaide (8 min walk)
- North Adelaide (39 min walk)