Community Resources Centre - Niagara Falls, Ontario
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N 43° 06.094 W 079° 04.398
17T E 656785 N 4773895
Former Niagara Falls Public Library at 5017 Victoria Aveenue in Niagara Falls.
Waymark Code: WMEW04
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/12/2012
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The grant amount received was $15,000 on December 8, 1905. It was opened to the public 5 years later in 1910 and was operational for 64 years until it closed 1974.
Designed by architect Charles Martin Borter and built by builder Alonzo Robertson the Carnegie Library is a two-storey red brick building that exemplifies a Beaux-Arts architectural style with its symmetrical five-bay facade and polychromatic exterior.
The building was recognized for its heritage value in 1999. Those attending the opening ceremonies were asked for contributions of books to add to the library's collection. The request that was granted by nearly everyone in attendance and netted nearly 8000 contributions.
It's currently occupied by a Community Resource Centre.
Address of Library Building:
5017 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
Current Use of Building: Community Resources Centre
Year Built (optional): 1910
Website about building: Not listed
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