York Institute of Art, Science and Literature
York Institute of Art, Science and Literature is a Grade II listed building at 12 Clifford Street, York.[1]
| York Institute of Art, Science and Literature | |
|---|---|
 York Institute of Art, Science and Literature | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Classification | Grade II listed |
| Address | 12 Clifford Street (York) |
| Town or city | York |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°57′24.9″N 1°4′55″W |
| Current tenants | York Dungeon |
| Groundbreaking | 18 July 1883 |
| Completed | 1885 |
| Opened | 10 June 1885 |
| Height | 85 feet (26 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Walter Green Penty |
History and architecture
The foundation stone for the building was laid by the Prince of Wales on 18 July 1883 in a ceremony of masonic ritual.[2] The architect was Walter Green Penty.
The building was opened by the Marquis of Lorne on 10 June 1885.[3] It was described as having a Romanseque arch as the entrance, supported by columns with carved capitals; surrounding the walls is a parapet crowned with ornamental terminals; and in the centre of the building a tower rises to a height of 85 feet (26 m). The principal frontage is on Clifford Street. The basement contained a gymnasium and two small class rooms. The main floor contained a hall with a capacity of 500 people, and a lecture theatre, class room, two reading rooms, a council room and offices. The first floor contained three more class rooms.
Later in life the building was taken over and used as York Technical College.
References
- Historic England, "12 Clifford Street (1259238)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 13 February 2022
- "The York Institute of Art, Science and Literature". Leeds Times. Scotland. 21 July 1883. Retrieved 19 February 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "York Institute of Art, Science and Literature". Leeds Times. Scotland. 11 June 1885. Retrieved 19 February 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.