Basic Site Details Name: | Gorbals Public Library, South Portland Street and Norfolk Street | Town, district or village: | Gorbals | City or county: | Glasgow | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | B listed | Grid ref: | | Notes: | | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Deaf Connections Centre | Yes | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Library | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 100, Norfolk Street | | | | 45, South Portland Street | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | c. 1930 | | Build/construction | | | 1986 | | Closed | Closed as library | | c. 1988 | 1989 | Alteration/conversion | Deaf Connections Centre |
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ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Smith, Ronald | 1999 | The Gorbals Historical Guide and Heritage Walk | | Glasgow City Council | p51 |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this building: | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Architect and Building News | 1930 | Jan-Jun | | p116 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Mitchell Library | Glasgow City Archives | 1930/148 | Dean of Guild Court |
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