1902 – Carnegie Library, Falkirk, Scotland
Architect: McArthy & Watson
In 1897 philanthropist and businessman Andrew Carnegie pledged £2,500 to build a new library in the town,
In 1897 philanthropist and businessman Andrew Carnegie pledged £2,500 to build a new library in the town,
Unsuccessful entry for a competition for a new public library for Limerick.
The Carnegie grant was awarded in 1901,
Designs for a new free library,
Built in 1906 as one of Glasgow’s Carnegie Libraries,
Grade II listed, but extended in 1973.
The library is an Arts and Crafts style Grade II listed building and was the first public library in England endowed by Andrew Carnegie.
Perspective View including plan as published in The Building News,
Part of a larger municipal complex by Maurice B.
Foundation stone laid by Andrew Carnegie in 1903 with the building opening in 1905.