Carnegie Central Library is a Grade II listed building in the Hammersmith and Fulham local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 December 1980. Library. 14 related planning applications.

Carnegie Central Library

WRENN ID
slow-frieze-cedar
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Country
England
Date first listed
12 December 1980
Type
Library
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TQ 2378 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6

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12.12.80 Carnegie Central Library

  • II

Library, 1905 by Henry T Hare. Sculpture by F E E Schenck. 2 storeys. Portland stone and red brick. Entrance on axis. Ionic colonnade at let floor between end pavilions which have Palladian windows to let floor and open pediments over. Cupola with vane. Fine sculptural ornaments including figures of Shakespeare &Milton and reliefs of literature and Art, Industry and Science. Surviving internal features including glazed barrel vault with plaster reliefs etc. Commission won in limited competition.

Listing NGR: TQ2341078794

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