'A sense of identity': Architectural tour held for Regina Public Library's historic central branch
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The Friends of the Regina Public Library (FRPL) sponsored an architectural tour on Sunday, for folks looking to learn more about the history of the library's historic central branch.
The Friends of the Regina Public Library (FRPL) sponsored an architectural tour on Sunday, for folks looking to learn more about the history of the library's historic central branch.
The RPL’s Central Branch was officially opened in 1909 in the form of three rooms on the second floor of City Hall.
After a few years of relocation and funding – the current location went through a demolition and reconstruction in 1962 in order to become what it is known as today. Architect Kiyoshi Izumi and his design firm Izumi Arnott and Sugiyama, created the concept for the structure.
Izumi is the earliest known Canadian architect of Japanese descent, according to RPL.
Additionally, the original stonework with the “Regina Public Library” sign from the original building was saved to be used in the new one.
Following this revamp, the Globe Theatre performed several shows in the Central Library throughout the next four years.
One of the guest speakers on the tour was Adele Weder, a freelance architecture critic and curator who was visiting Regina from Vancouver.
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