1890 – Library, Hamilton, Ontario
Architect:
In 1913 the first Hamilton Public Library vacated their building,
In 1913 the first Hamilton Public Library vacated their building,
Founded in 1890, on Christmas Eve 1914 fire totally destroyed the interior,
A good example of Richardsom Romanesque that was popular for civic buildings at thos time.
Closed in 2015.
The foundation stone was laid by the Hon John Robson on March 7th 1889 just five months before he became the ninth Premier of British Columbia.
Browne most often employed brick in his symmetrical compositions;
Architects Child & Wilson was one of the first large practices in Alberta.
Constructed on Portage Avenue in two stages.
Design for a new city hall after an architectural competition.