Sites and Monument Record: Falkirk Public Library (SMR 277)

Description
Built in 1901 in a 14th century gothic style. It has finely detailed work and red ashlar masonry. Excellent original glasswork. Tall 2 storey, 4-window twin-gabled front, lower side section with piended roof and dormerhead; good interior work at entrance hall and staircase. Extended to the N in 1993.
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Object detail

Site type
building
library
Site status
Listed B
Site history notes
Cost £8,300, of which £5,000 was contributed by Andrew Carnegie.
1993 extension designed by Falkirk District Council architects.
Site conservation date
1901
1992
Site grid ref
NS 8855 8018
Conservation status
Victorian
Post War

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