Schoelcher Library
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Schoelcher Library is a historic and architecturally distinctive public library in Fort-de-France, Martinique, renowned for its ornate design and cultural significance.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural heritage site
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historic building ⓘ public library ⓘ |
| architect | Pierre-Henri Picq NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Art Nouveau
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Byzantine Revival architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ Eclecticism ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
French colonial architecture
ⓘ
history of abolition in the French colonies ⓘ |
| collectionType |
books
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historical documents ⓘ manuscripts ⓘ periodicals ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| culturalRole | host of exhibitions and cultural events ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | preservation of Caribbean cultural heritage ⓘ |
| function | public library ⓘ |
| hasBalconies | yes ⓘ |
| hasColumns | yes ⓘ |
| hasDecorativeTiles | yes ⓘ |
| hasDome | yes ⓘ |
| hasExhibitionSpace | yes ⓘ |
| hasMetalFramework | yes ⓘ |
| hasReadingRooms | yes ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | important cultural landmark of Martinique ⓘ |
| inception | late 19th century ⓘ |
| languageOfMaterials | French ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Caribbean
ⓘ
Fort-de-France NERFINISHED ⓘ Martinique NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainEntranceLocation | Fort-de-France city center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| name | Schoelcher Library NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Victor Schœlcher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nativeName | Bibliothèque Schœlcher NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
colorful interior decoration
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decorative ironwork ⓘ distinctive dome ⓘ ornate façade ⓘ stained glass windows ⓘ |
| operator | local authorities of Martinique ⓘ |
| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| region | Lesser Antilles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roofType | metal roof ⓘ |
| significance |
major cultural institution in Fort-de-France
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symbol of education and emancipation in Martinique ⓘ |
| territorialCollectivity | Martinique NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
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