Location: 29.7589571, -95.3691531
This architectural landmark in downtown Houston is a Spanish Renaissance-style masterpiece and home to the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. The Julia Ideson Building, built in 1926, houses rare books, archives, historical manuscripts, and Houston’s rich civic records. It is a must-visit for history buffs and architecture lovers, blending library services with heritage tourism.
Tags:
– addr:housenumber: 550
– addr:postcode: 77002
– addr:state: TX
– amenity: library
– building: yes
– building:levels: 3
– ele: 15
– gnis:feature_id: 2030859
– height: 25
– name: Central Library – Julia Ideson Building
– operator: Houston Public Library
– operator:short: HPL
– operator:type: public
– operator:wikidata: Q69491594
– source: USGS Geonames
– addr_street: McKinney Street
– addr_city: Houston