Community Center - Longview, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 29.756 W 094° 44.003
15S E 337149 N 3596732
Soon after organizing in 1934 Longview's federation of Women's Clubs began raising funds for a community center. The Federation produced matching funds for an appropriation of the Gregg County commissioners court to build this structure in 1940.
Waymark Code: WM107CB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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It houses an auditorium, foyer, kitchen, two dining rooms, and a drawing room. It is an excellent example of the moderne style and features vertically banded windows with circular accents and a simplified cornice and entablature.

The site of numerous activities, the center continues to provide space for important community functions.

Style: Art Deco

Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment

Architect: Unknown

Date Built: 1940

Supporting references: Not listed
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