Mechanics Institute
story
Electra Street, Williamstown
A place for learning, community and culture since 1856. Mechanics' Institutes were built on the foundations of Faith, Hope and Charity.
The history of the Williamstown Mechanics' Institute
The Williamstown Mechanics' Institute history and its foundation, built by the community, for the community is interwoven in the history of the area and its early settlers.
A History of Mechanics' Institutes
Foundations of Learning: The History and Founders of the Williamstown Mechanics' Institute
Photos of the Auditorium and Reading Room before restoration
References:
Extracted from Williamstown Historical Society Newsletter No. 9, 12/06/1972 - Information from article from The Chronicle, 06/04/1856
