Houston Public Library - Houston, Texas - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

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.

Street address: 1302 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX USA 77008 County / Borough / Parish: Harris County Year listed: 1984 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Library Current function: Library Privately owned?: no Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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