Institute Coniston

CONISTON - The new institute was opened on Tuesday evening in last week by Mrs. Arthur Severn. The original roof now covers a reading room, recreation‑room smoke room, committee room and small museum. The additions, which have cost over £2,000, comprise a caretaker's cottage, with refreshment‑bar and a bathroom, and a large assembly‑hall. The latter room will accommodate upwards of 500 persons. There are three ante‑rooms in connection with it. The whole building, with the exception of the cottage, is heated by hot water. The plans were prepared by Mr. R. Walker, of Windermere. The contractors were: Mr. George Usher for walling, Messrs J and J Bell for joiners’ work, Messrs Redhead for painting, plumbing, and glazing: Mr H B Armstrong, Windermere, for plastering; and Messrs. Seward and Company, Lancaster, for heating. [Building News 29 April 1898 page 598]

Reference           Building News 29 April 1898 page 598