Sites and Monument Record: Christian Institute (SMR 934)

Description
Mixed Renaissance and Romanesque. 2-storey, piended roofs, ashalr front, raised central pedimented section with channelled pilasters, triple centre window with stilted arches, 1 window either side; ground floor shop, rubble flank to Glebe Street.

Object detail

Site type
building
hall
Site status
Listed C(S)
Site history notes
The building held the first lending library in Falkirk. The library was funded by Robert Dollar who donated £5,000 towards the purchase of books on the condition that the library would be of free access and open to all classes and denominations. It opened in 1888 and remained the town's library until 1902.
Site conservation date
1881
Site grid ref
NS 8873 8009
Conservation status
Victorian

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