William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library, Houston
Facts and practical information
The William R. Jenkins Architecture, Design, and Art Library is one of multiple locations serving the University of Houston Libraries system. It is housed within the University of Houston’s Hines College of Architecture located in the northern part of campus, and is along the western wall of the 1st floor in room 106. The library was established in 1986 upon the completion of the College of Architecture. The library's collection initially was a merger of the central library's art and design books combined with the previous College of Architecture building's collection. Architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee were the lead designers of the building. In 1989 the library was officially named after William R. Jenkins in memory of his passing. Additionally, Sally Walsh was the interior designer for the library and the College of Architecture. ()
William R. Jenkins Architecture & Art Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Blaffer Art Museum, TDECU Stadium, The Orange Show, Hines College of Architecture.
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Light rail
- Elgin/Third Ward • Lines: Purple (14 min walk)
- UH South/University Oaks • Lines: Purple (15 min walk)