Mechanics Institution is a Grade II listed building in the Hyndburn local planning authority area, England. First listed on 9 March 1984. Institution. 2 related planning applications.
Mechanics Institution
- WRENN ID
- tired-pillar-myrtle
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Hyndburn
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 9 March 1984
- Type
- Institution
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
In the entry for ACCRINGTON WILLOW STREET
5/41 Mechanics' Institution
In part 2 of the entry the word "Carnegic" in line 12 should be amended to read "Carnegie".
ACCRINGTON WILLOW STREET SD 72 NE 5/41 Mechanics' Institution - GV II
Mechanics' Institution, dated 1878,by George Baines. Sandstone ashlar with punched faces, slate roof. Rectangular plan, 5 bays x 3 bays. Two storeys, with symmetrical facades to both streets. Willow Street facade 5 bays, with moulded string course, moulded cornice, pilastered corners at 1st floor, central round-headed doorway lettered in spandrels "AD" "1878" with pedimented Ionic architrave; sashed windows with glazing bars. St. James' Street facade has wide open-pedimented centre bay with a modified Venetian window at 1st floor, 2 sashed windows flanking this, and 4 at ground floor. Interior: ground floor room to St. James' Street has plastered beams with modillions and windows with panelled splays and eared wooden architraves. (Item included for group value with Carnegic Library (St. James St. q.v.) adjoining on left).
Listing NGR: SD7594328527
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