Architect George Temple Poole originally planned for one central recessed set of entrance doors. This was changed to our recognisable double door arrangement. It is thought the change in design was possibly to allow for easier passage and control of visitors and deliveries, all which occurred through the front entrance doors.<figure><img src="https://creator.exppd.com/api/media/file/636/slwa_b2990171_2__2_.jpg" alt="Black and white photo of arched double entrance doors to large building with a limestone facade; a horse drawn wagon is in front of the doors and men are unloading wooden boxes from it." /></figure>Arrival at the Mint of the escort with the gold, 1919 Credit: State Library of Western Australia &lt;b2990171_2&gt;

Green entrance doors