Excerpt from
www.cambridge.ca/en/learn-about/resources/main-street-HCD...:
The Galt Subscription and Circulating Library was formed in 1836. Before merging into the Galt Mechanics' Institute, in 1853, the library was actually located in various individual's homes. Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish American industrialist, donated $23,000 toward the construction of this Beaux-Arts style building. It was deliberately set at the end of the street where the other civic buildings are situated. The building was designed by Fred Mellish who also designed the Fire Hall and two storey section of the Market Building.
