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Central Library, Aberdeen
The Central Library is the principal public library for the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It opened in 1892 and is operated by Aberdeen City Council as part of the Aberdeen City Libraries network.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Central Library is the principal public library for the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It opened in 1892 and is operated by Aberdeen City Council as part of the Aberdeen City Libraries network.
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The Central Library is the principal public library for the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It opened in 1892 and is operated by Aberdeen City Council as part of the Aberdeen City Libraries network.
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Background
History
The library is housed in a category C(S) listed building. It cost £10,000 to build and was publicly funded through local campaigning that began in 1889. It was opened 5 July 1892 by Andrew Carnegie after he and his wife contributed £2000 to the construction process. It is one of a group of three civic buildings - the other two being St Mark's Church and His Majesty's Theatre - known as "Education, Salvation and Damnation."
Architecture
The Central Library was built in the late 19th century using local grey granite. It features granite ashlar construction with architectural elements such as arched windows, cornices, and an entrance on Rosemount Viaduct.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1479, -2.1060
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB25 1GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Phone
- +44 1224 641122
- Established
- 1892
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Central Library, Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Central Library, Aberdeen?
- Central Library, Aberdeen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB25 1GL).
- When was Central Library, Aberdeen built?
- Built or established in 1892.
- Who owns Central Library, Aberdeen?
- Central Library, Aberdeen is owned by | current_tenants =.
- How do I get to Central Library, Aberdeen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB25 1GL. It sits within the Aberdeen South parliamentary constituency.