Carnegie Free Library - Skerries Co., Dublin, Ireland
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N 53° 34.715 W 006° 06.379
29U E 691565 N 5940529
A fine little library originally endowed by Andrew Carnegie. Designed by the father and son firm, the main façade is dominated by the square tower with its two side bays.A staircase rises through one of these bays to the upper floor.
Waymark Code: WM33MB
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 02/04/2008
Views: 14
The architectural detail is kept to a minimum on the remainder of the building with its simple rectilinear form.
This Carnegie Library was built in 1910 at a cost of £1000. Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish multi-millionaire, donated huge amounts of money for the building and stocking of libraries across the UK and Ireland. It was taken over by Dublin Co Council in 1976.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Library Website: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Approximate date of opening.: Not listed
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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