Description

J R Rhind, 1903-6, as public library; low reading room to left (N) now occupied by post office. Edwardian baroque, stone-cleaned yellow ashlar, banded at ground; parapets conceal roofs. Front curved on plan, to line of street. 2-storey main range with pedimented outer pavilions, each with entrance, Ionic Order at 1st floor with Venetial window arrangement, figurative sculpture in tympanum; intermediate bays arcaded at 1st floor with Ionic pilasters; 3 tall round-headed lights to former reading room, sculptured detailing and framed roundel central at parapet. Good interior, retaining much original woodwork. Top-lit low rear range.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17814181

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Recommended Books

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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas