Basic Site Details Name: | YMCA buildings | Town, district or village: | Ayr | City or county: | Ayrshire | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | | Grid ref: | | Notes: | It was the second purpose built YMCA building in Scotland. Facilities included a lounge, reading room, recreation room, and gymnasium with a rifle range and bowling alley in the basement. It was formally opened on 6 March 1915 by Sir Andrew Pettigrew, chairman of the Scottish National Council of YMCAS. It included two shop units on the street front which were let by the Association. | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | Carnegie Library | | |
Building Type ClassificationThe building is classified under the following categories: | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes | | Club | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | 26-30, High Street | | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | c. 1913 | | Build/construction | | | 6 March 1915 | | Opened | |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Stewart Kaye | | A | 1913 | | Won competition |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Who's Who in Architecture | 1923 | | | | |
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