1905 – Carnegie Library, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Built in 1905 on a prominent corner site, the Carnegie Free library was designed by George L.
Built in 1905 on a prominent corner site, the Carnegie Free library was designed by George L.
Front perspective view including ground & 1st. floor plans published in The Building News, March 6th 1903.
Constructed during the years 1903-05, and designed by local architect James Walby who was formerly a student of William Batt based in Belfast.
Still in use today as a public Library, this building is chiefly notable for its magnificent stained glass window on the main cantilevered staircase.
The Carnegie Public Library was officially opened on October 11th, 1905 by Governor General Earl Grey and functioned as Winnipeg’s central library until the completion of the Centennial Library in 1977.
Built as a Carnegie Library in 1905, this simple mid terrace building features Jacobean gothic detailing and Art Nouveau lettering.