1906 – Torquay Public Library, Devon
Architect: Thomas Davison
“Torquay is in possession of a Free Public Library,
“Torquay is in possession of a Free Public Library,
Unsuccessful entry in architectural competition to design new library for Bangor,
Opened in 1907 after an architectural competition in 1906.
An Arts & Crafts Gothic style,
The Caversham library committee wrote to Carnegie in June 1905 and received a promise of £2,500.
Library funded by donation from Andrew Carnegie,
Former library building, one of several designed by Anthony Scott as local authorities availed of Carnegie Trust grants.
An elaborately gabled red brick Library,
Formerly Toronto Public Library’s Central Reference Library,
Branch library. Dated 1909. Grade II listed.