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The
capitol of one of the entry columns
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Situated downtown
at 111 South Main Street, the Center features an extensive genealogical
collection, historical documents, photographs, genealogical CDs
and an efficient and friendly staff.
The building is the only one of the Carnegie
Libraries in Texas built without a basement.
Confederates in the Library
A small marker to the right of the main entrance acknowledges the
building's use as "The Last Headquarters" of Hood's Texas Brigade.
The veterans used the upstairs of the building for their meetings
until there were none left to attend.
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The
plaque identifying Hood's Brigade's last headquarters
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A
portrait of Andrew
Carnegie
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The
building's staircase and lighting
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The cornerstone
was laid in 1902 and the building was finished the following year.
The building is spacious while remaining cozy and while it seems
at first palatial - the seemingly extravagant interior is due to
the meticulous care and upkeep of the building. The richness of
the yellow pine floor puts most basketball courts to shame.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Wednesday
(979) 209 5630
Volunteers Needed
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For
a period the library sat unused and in need of some serious landscaping.
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The
LaSalle Hotel across the street from the center allowed
an "aerial view" of the library.
Photo Courtesy Clara B. Mounce &
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Texas
Escapes,
in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas,
asks that anyone wishing to share their local history and vintage/historic
photos, please contact
us.
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