Friday, 30 August

Spies, stories and spaces: tour of historic East Block

Explore the history of the heritage-listed East Block, a classic 1920s Canberra gem that is home to National Archives of Australia.

By National Archives of Australia

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Fri, 30 Aug 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST

Location

National Archives of Australia

Kings Avenue Parkes, ACT 2600 Australia

About this event

Have you ever walked past the iconic East Block building nestled behind Old Parliament House and wondered about the building’s history? Here’s your chance to discover more about this architectural gem.

Standing for nearly a century since opening in early 1927, the heritage-listed East Block is the oldest building in the Parliamentary Triangle and has served as Canberra’s original General Post Office, the Prime Minister’s Department and ASIO headquarters.

Join us for a tour of historic East Block and learn more about the fascinating stories surrounding this building.

NAA: A6135, K17/10/78/25

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