Birmingham Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street B3 3BU - Birmingham

Built in 18998-9 as the Birmingham Library (a private member's library) by F. Barry Peacock of architects Cossins, Peacock and Bewlay. Red brick, two storey building, plus basement and attic, with stone dressing and green stone tiled roof built in Jacobean. Two end gables reflect the neighbouring School of Art. Original Entrance hall and staircase have been retained altered interior is accommodating a concert hall, a basement auditorium and an extension in 95 Cornwall St. The roof and rainwater goods are in very poor condition affecting the internal plasterwork with loss of fabric.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

BIRMINGHAM MIDLAND INSTITUTE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1343095

Local Planning Authority:

Birmingham

Site Type:

Civil

Location

Building Name:

Birmingham Midland Institute

County:

West Midlands

District / Borough:

Birmingham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Birmingham Ladywood

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Occupied/in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Charity (non-heritage)

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA