Govan Public Library, 228A Langlands Road, Glasgow is a Grade A listed building in the Glasgow City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 15 December 1970. Library. 1 related planning application.
Govan Public Library, 228A Langlands Road, Glasgow
- WRENN ID
- lone-gutter-autumn
- Grade
- A
- Local Planning Authority
- Glasgow City
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 15 December 1970
- Type
- Library
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
Sir John James Burnet, 1902-3. Edwardian baroque
single storey library with some sculptured detail,
serpentine front with wide shallow-curved portico on
paired Tuscan columns (doors in recessed area within),
diminutive roof dome behind balustrade. Outer bays
treated as ends of flanking ranges whose rear elevation
are pedimented, each with canted bay and oculus in
tympanum; 3 oculi in wall area between; 5-bay flanks.
Stugged ashlar with polished dressings, channelled angle
pilasters, deep entablatures, roof balustrades with
sculptured urns; segmental-arched windows with original
glazing. Slated pitched and leaded flat roofs. Interior
has deep mutule cornices, coffered and segmental-vaulted
ceilings.
Enclosed by decorative iron railings.
Detailed Attributes
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