Public Library is a Grade II* listed building in the Birmingham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 May 1972. Library. 5 related planning applications.
Public Library
- WRENN ID
- burning-rampart-thistle
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 22 May 1972
- Type
- Library
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
SPRING HILL 1. 5104 Ladywood B18 Public Library SP 0587 SE 27/7 22.5.72 II* 2. 1893 by Martin and Chamberlain, a small but richly designed Gothic style library on corner site with Icknield Street. Bright red brick with the partnership's typical wealth of simply modelled terracotta dressings and decoration. Prominent corner clock tower over entrance with pinnacle clasped spire. Steep gable end tiled roof with cresting tiles. Finialed gabled window bays with lofty paired lancets containing ogee arched and pointed lights with decorative terracotta panels between floors. Triple group with taller gabled centre light, under pyramid roof to west end of south front. Interior galleried with balconies. Supported by marble columns. Pointed barrel vault over open 2 storey space.
Listing NGR: SP0556487464
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