Regina in Sherwood No. 159, Saskatchewan — The Prairie Region (North America)

Connaught Library

Municipal Heritage Property

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), May 26, 2015

1. Connaught Library Marker

Inscription. Connaught Branch Library was built in 1930 to provide a public library service in this area. The architect Joseph Warburton highlighted this public building with classical Tyndal stone details details surrounding the entranceway.

The building is further distinguished by its semi-circular windows with decorative brick surrounds and bracketed eaves.
This plaque was unveiled on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Regina Public Library.

Erected 1984 by City of Regina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 50° 26.723′ N, 104° 37.849′ W. Marker is in Regina, Saskatchewan, in Sherwood No. 159. Marker is at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Elphinstone Street, on the right when traveling east on 13th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3435 13th Ave, Regina SK S4T 1P7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saskatchewan Revenue Building (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Regina Land Titles Building (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Hon. Walter Scott (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Creation of the Province of Saskatchewan (approx. 1.3 kilometers away);

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Albert Library (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Evolution of a Bridge (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Regina's Lake 1883–1960 (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Government House (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regina.

Also see . . . Connaught Library. Canadian Register of Historic Places listing for the building, which was added in 1984. (HistoricPlaces.ca) (Submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), May 26, 2015

2. Connaught Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.