Houston Public Library - Heights Branch
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The Houston Public Library's Heights branch is located in an elaborate Italian Renaissance building built in 1925 and registered in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMJZ18
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2014
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Per a related WM on the building itself: (
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"This Italian Renaissance building, sheathed in stucco with a red tile roof, was designed by J.M. Glover in 1925. This was a popular style for Houston libraries in the 1920's. The main library, the Julia Ideson Building, was built in a similar style. Both buildings are graced with intricate decorative stone trim."
The Heights branch is one of the original branches of the Houston Public Library System (together with the main branch located in downtown Houston). Also known as the "Heights Neighborhood Library" by the local community, its website is: (
visit link) and is open every day except Sundays.
Address:
1302 Heights Blvd
Houston, Texas 77008
Phone:
832-393-1810
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