former Carnegie Public Library
Metcalfe Street, at Laurier
Edgar L. Horwood
1907 II
- designed by New York trained Ottawa
architect
- gift of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie
- similar style to other Carnegie Libraries;
e.g. Buffalo
- Roman Corinthian revival portico and
deep cornice
- preserved column in Rockeries at Rockcliffe
- symmetrical facade, axial plan
- rusticated granite base, limestone
exterior
- stained glass over entrance preserved
in new library
- demolished
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