Fondren Library, Houston
Facts and practical information
Fondren Library is the main library of Rice University in Houston, Texas. The library is named for Walter W. Fondren, a co-founder of the Humble Oil & Refining Company, whose family donated $1 million in 1946 for construction of the library. The building was designed by Houston architect John F. Staub and was notable for its open stack arrangement and art deco influence in the architecture. The library was dedicated on November 4, 1949. The library celebrated its 60th birthday in 2009. ()
6100 Main St (Center of Rice University Campus)Inner Loop (University Place)Houston
Fondren Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, McGovern Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Fondren Library?
How to get to Fondren Library by public transport?
Light rail
- Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo • Lines: Red (8 min walk)
- Hermann Park/Rice U • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Bus
- Shelter C • Lines: 2211 (11 min walk)
- TMC Transit Center (25 min walk)
Train
- Kinder Station (17 min walk)
- M. D. Anderson Station (18 min walk)