View from the top of the outer steel frame of the Central Public Library during construction, showing the intricate construction of the dome

Date:
1930 - 1934
Location:
Central Public Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester
Reference:
BWS01/01/46
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The Central Public Library was designed by E Vincent Harris. The steel frames were manufactured by Banister, Walton and Co Ltd.

Content

This is part of the Volume: BWS01/01 Banister, Walton And Co Ltd Steel Frame Buildings Photograph Album; within the Collection: BWS01 Banister Walton Steel Frame Buildings

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Architect: Harris, Emanuel Vincent

Keywords

Early 20th Century Public Library, Construction, Engineering