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Plymouth Athenaeum
The Plymouth Athenaeum is a society dedicated to the promotion of learning in the fields of science, technology, literature and art.
The Athenaeum building, located at Derry's Cross in Plymouth City Centre, includes a 340-seat auditorium and a local interest library.
Founded on 17 October 1812 as the Plymouth Institute, it was soon renamed the Plymouth Institution.
Architect and founding member of the Institution John Foulston (1772 – 30 December 1841), designed the building that would become the permanent home of the organisation The foundation stone of 'The Athenaeum', which had a Greek Doric-style facade, was laid on 1 May 1818.
The Institution was renamed The Plymouth Athenaeum when it moved into its present building on 1 June 1961, which is located on almost the exact location of its pre-Blitz home.
The Athenaeum building, located at Derry's Cross in Plymouth City Centre, includes a 340-seat auditorium and a local interest library.
Founded on 17 October 1812 as the Plymouth Institute, it was soon renamed the Plymouth Institution.
Architect and founding member of the Institution John Foulston (1772 – 30 December 1841), designed the building that would become the permanent home of the organisation The foundation stone of 'The Athenaeum', which had a Greek Doric-style facade, was laid on 1 May 1818.
The Institution was renamed The Plymouth Athenaeum when it moved into its present building on 1 June 1961, which is located on almost the exact location of its pre-Blitz home.
by N Chadwick
Created: Tue, 19 Jan 2016, Updated: Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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