The Central Library of

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is located on Rosemount Viaduct and is the main library for the city.

History

The library is housed in a category C(S) listed building. It cost £10,000 to build and was publicly funded through local campaigning that began in 1889. It was opened 5 July 1892 by

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after he and his wife contributed £2000 to the construction process. It is one of a group of three civic buildings - the other two being St Mark's Church & His Majesty's Theatre - known as "Education, Salvation and Damnation."

Collection

The library contains large collections of local maps, over 15,000 photographs, birth and death records and a collection of local newspapers. Much of the library's stock is held on

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References

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Aberdeen City Council Libraries
Library buildings completed in 1892 Culture in Aberdeen Carnegie libraries in Scotland Tourist attractions in Aberdeen Category C listed buildings in Aberdeen Public libraries in Scotland 1889 establishments in Scotland {{Scotland-struct-stub