A part of the Houston Public Library, the Julia Ideson Library or Julia Ideson Building is a historic landmark in the downtown area. Named in honor of the city's first head librarian, this genteel Spanish Renaissance style structure showcase the grandeur of the 1920s when it was erected. The eight murals by Works Progress Administration (WPA) are worth a look inside. Besides being the base of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, it features an exhibit hall, a reading room and a lovely outdoor garden.
Website: ideson.org
Phone: (713) 660-0772
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of McKinney St and Bagby St
Open now
- Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
500 McKinney St Houston, TX 77002 ·1077.06 mi
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yelpAmazing to see what a great job city has done to restore this nearly a century old building. It was built in 1925. OMG. I want to stick around for its 100th birthday. I was here attending the...
MoreOne of my favorite historical building that is open to the public. On the first floor. You can do research on Houston history. But the second floor is my favorite spot. There is a quiet room and...
MoreI'm always looking for beautiful, quiet places to explore, and this building really hits the mark. It's just old and gorgeous inside, full of history. There's interesting exhibits to browse - I...
MoreTHE LIBRARY IS NEXT DOOR. I believe this building is used for research and archives but there is a gorgeous quiet room on the second floor that you can use to read or study. The building is...
MoreI've only been here once, so my review will only be based on the wedding ceremony area and reception. Now, I can see why many couples would choose this location as their wedding venue. The...
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