Carnegie Library Stand Lane Radcliffe (Architectural Competition)

RADCLIFFE’S NEW LIBRARY - In the competition for the best design for Radcliffe’s new Carnegie Library the first prize of £50, offered by Radcliffe District Council, has been won by Mr H Lord, the second by Mr Adshead and the third by Mr David Bird, all of Manchester. Forty-nine designs were submitted and Mr G H Willoughby of Manchester was appointed assessor. Mr Lord’s design has been sent to Mr Carnegie. The building is to cost £5,000 and will be situated in Stand Lane. [Manchester Guardian 14 June 1905 Page 4 Column 6]

Reference           Manchester Guardian 14 June 1905 Page 4 Column 6