Heywood Library (Architectural Competition)

HEYWOOD FREE LIBRARY - The conditions for the competitive plans and designs for the new library have been issued. No style of architecture is specified. This is left to the competitors; but it is suggested that it shall be of an imposing and ornate character, and that the elevation to Church‑ street shall be of stone. The cost of the buildings, boundary wall, gates, and other items must not exceed £4,500, the intention of the committee being that the whole scheme, complete with furniture, shelves, counters, fittings, supervision costs, and architect's fees, shall not exceed £6,000. Three premiums are nominally offered for the designs, of £30, £20, and £10 respectively; but the premium in the case of the architect selected to carry out the work will be merged in the commission. The date for sending in designs in this competition, advertised in our last two issues, has been extended by the town council from September 14 to October 1. [Building News 21 August 1903 page 239]

HEYWOOD FREE LIBRARY - This design, by Messrs. North and Robin, of 203, Strand, London, was placed first in the recent open competition, Mr. Duncan (of Messrs Butterworth and Duncan) being the assessor. It is proposed that the main front be executed in stone and the flanks in stone and brick, the roofs being covered with green Westmoreland slates. [Building News 27 November 1903 page 723]

Reference    British Architect 23 October 1903 Page 295
Reference    Building News 27 November 1903 page 723