The Fisher Library (from the North West) - Showing the Book Stack, 1915
Scope and Contents
355 x 280 mm. A view looking up at the rear of the building, with the book-stack to the left. 'The book stack, ... is seven stories in height ... The interior fittings of the stack, lift and staircase are wholly of steel, its floors of thick translucent plate glass, and when the heavy fireproof door is closed the Library is considered to be absolutely fireproof.' (Dallen, 1914, page not recorded).
Dates
- Creation: 1915
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, with some slight staining.
Bibliography
General
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Finding aid date
2003-07-31 09:13:23+00:00
Repository Details
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