Brampton Carnegie Library - Brampton, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 41.226 W 079° 45.511
17T E 600056 N 4837869
Located at Queen Street E. in Brampton, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM54ZD
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/11/2008
Views: 17
The Carnegie Library
The carnegie Library was constructed in 1906 in the Beaux Arts style. It exhibts classic features including a rusticated basement level constructed of large stone. the main floor, which is constructed of brick, is divided near the top by a running frieze, creating the appearance of a third level or attic. The most interesting feature is the main entrance whch illustrated the architectural plasticity of the Beaux Arts style. Brick simulated pilasters create a porch-like entrance which is topped with a circular arch, branching from the running frieze. (Info from plaque.)
In 1907 the library succesfully received a grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie to build a new multi-person building, featuring a library
Despite being a supporter of culture in general, Carnegie was opposed to the multipurpose facility the village intended to build, as it exceeded his default start-up donation of $10,000. A meeting with the Brampton Board of Trade's R.J. Copeland, and a promise from Brampton itself to up its funding from $1000 to $1250 a year, Carnegie provided another $12,500 for the town's long-time showpiece facility.
The Architects A. Frank Wickson and Alfred H. Gregg designed the Carnegie Library in 1906.
Info taken from Wikipedia.
Address of Library Building:
Queen Street E.
Brampton, Ontario Canada
L6W 3L6
Current Use of Building: Facility is used by the city of Brampton
Year Built (optional): 1906
Website about building: [Web Link]
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