- Old Parliament House is an important feature in the Parliamentary Triangle and the political landscape in Canberra.
- Old Parliament House is central to Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle. It opened in 1927 and served as the seat of the Parliament of Australia until 1988.
- Old Parliament House is an iconic building located in central suburb Parkes, in the heart of Canberra.
- Built in 1927, the old parliament house served as the seat of government until 1988, and now functions as a museum.
- Having passed through Old Parliament House briefly years before, this time I wanted to have a good look. It's a lovely building, I think, anyway.
- 19 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600. Description. History of the Australian Parliament. Name. Old Parliament House Canberra.
- Intended as a temporary home for the Australian Parliament, Old Parliament House Canberra operated as the seat of government from 1928-1988.
- Construction of Australia’s ‘provisional’ Parliament House in Canberra began on 28 August 1923, with a ceremonial turning of the first sod.
- In the 1920s the Old Parliament House had its own library, post office, hair salon, carpentry workshop, bars and dining room.
- Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, is a historic and iconic building that served as the seat of the Parliament from 1927 to 1988.