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Central Reference Library
1947, Photograph
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Central Reference Library
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Item no
35290
Title
Central Reference Library
Date
1947
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15.2 x 21.3 cm
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edinburgh Central Public Library is, strictly speaking, located on the Cowgate. It rises up four floors from this level to its main entrance on George IV Bridge. It was designed by George Washington Browne, and built in 1887-90. It was built with money donated by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Central Library acts as the community library for the centre of the city. It also has several subject dedicated sections: the Fine Art Library; Music Library; Edinburgh and Scottish Collection, and the Reference Library.
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