Dublin City Library and Archive
Dublin City Library and Archive Monument in Dublin Docklands |
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Alternative name: | Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Átha Cliath, Gilbert Library |
Protected Structure in Dublin | |
Registration number.: | 6514 |
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Address: | 138-144 Pearse Street |
District: | Dublin |
Coordinates: | 53 ° 20 '36.7 " N , 6 ° 14' 46.5" W |
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Construction year: | 1909 |
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Architect: | CJ McCarthy |
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original and current use: | Library |
The Dublin City Library and Archive (also known as Gilbert Library , Irish Leabharlann agus Cartlann Bhaile Átha Cliath ) was opened in Dublin in 1909 and is a listed building (number: 6514).
history
Designed by architect CJ McCarthy, the library building was built around 1900 at 138-144 Pearse Street in Dublin and opened as the Gilbert Library in 1909. Around 100 years later, the building was expanded again. Mount Charles limestone sandstone was used for the original facade. In order to highlight the facade, it is illuminated with floodlights at night. Architectural features are the Palladian windows above the entrance and the portico. The Gilbert Library is a classic library, but also houses the city archive.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Dublin City Council (ed.): Record of Protected Structures in Dublin City. URL: http://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/content//Planning/HeritageConservation/Conservation/ProtectedStructures/Documents/Record%20of%20Protected%20Structures,%202011-2017.pdf , accessed 16. May 2016
- ↑ a b c Archiseek.com (ed.): 1909 - Gilbert Library, Pearse Street, Dublin. In: Archiseek - Irish Architecture, URL: http://archiseek.com/2010/1909-gilbert-library-pearse-street-dublin/ , accessed on May 17, 2016
- ^ A b c Libraries Development (ed.): Library Details, Public Libraries Database. URL: Archived copy ( Memento of the original dated May 8, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed on May 15, 2016