Public Library is a Grade II listed building in the North Yorkshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 February 1975. Library. 4 related planning applications.

Public Library

WRENN ID
pitched-casement-amber
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Date first listed
4 February 1975
Type
Library
Source
Historic England listing

Description

  1. 5338 VICTORIA AVENUE (North Side) Public Library SE 3055 SW 14/182

II

  1. Circa 1904 by H T Hare; a later extension was planned for the east end but not built. "Bankers' Georgian" style. 2 storeys and semi-basement. 2 bay front. Rusticated sandstone?ashlar. Main bay with 2 giant attached Ionic columns rising from basement podium and carrying entablature with blocking course and centrepiece. Central aedicular window in arched recess with coved reveals, and shell treatment of arch with head on keystone and flanking swags ; on window cornice arms of Harrogate in cartouche flanked by seated putti. Wide segmental arched window to basement. Architraved doorway with block dressings, keys, cornice and lunette above flanked by female allegorical figures. Plaque in frieze of main entablature inscribed "Carnegie Library."

Listing NGR: SE3034755094

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