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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.
