Perth Library

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Old Perth Library

Old Perth Library was one of five libraries in Ontario that was built using grants from American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.  The library was constructed from local rock and brick.  An impressive 3 story building gracing 77 Gore Street East near the Tay River Canal.  Andrew Carnagie 1835-1919 was a self-made steel tycoon, philanthropist, and one of the wealthiest people of his time. A great believer in the value of libraries, he donated money to build a total of 2,509 Carnegie Libraries between 1883-1929.  This library was constructed in 1906 to the designs of renowned architect Frank Darling.  The Exterior of this building is protected by an Ontario Heritage Trust Conservation easement.  Frank Darling is one of the most distinguished Canadian Architects from the late 19th and early 20th Century.  Darling designed over 1000 bank buildings during his career, and he was the first Canadian Architect to win the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal (1915) and was the first Honourary President of the Toronto Beaux Arts Club. Website Old Perth Library Note of Interest There was a No Smoking rule from the Library Board and was forbidden to the public but could be indulged in the basement.  This rule was broken by the board while meeting in the board room!!