Bristol Central Library

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Bristol Central Library

Bristol Central Library
Bristol Central Library (Bristol)
Bristol Central Library
Shown within Bristol
Building information
Town Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′08″N 2°36′13″W / 51.452150, -2.603545Coordinates: 51°27′08″N 2°36′13″W / 51.452150, -2.603545
Architect Charles Holden
Completion date 1906
Cost £30,000

Bristol Central Library ((located at 51°27′06″N 2°36′08″W / 51.45167, -2.60222) is a historic building on the south side of College Green, Bristol, England.

It opened in 1906 following a bequest by Vincent Stuckey Lean of £50,000. An architectural competition was organised and won by the firm of H. Percy Adams with designs by his assistant Charles Holden, at a cost of £30,000.[1]

It has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Central Library. Looking at Buildings. Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  2. ^ Central Library and attached walls and railings. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-03-15.

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