Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research - LEED Silver

Location
Museum District Houston, TX
Type
Community
Size
10,629 SF
Completed
2008

The Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research is located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District. The Center consists of a 23,000-square foot library completed in 1988, along with three historic original library buildings built in 1917: the primary Main House, the Carriage House, and the Guest House. To enhance the grounds surrounding the Clayton home, careful recreation of the gardens and brick walkways was done to regain the charm of a southern heritage garden. The main house now contains library book stacks while the guest and carriage houses accommodate the offices of the Houston Public Library Foundation and a large meeting room, respectively.