African American Library at the Gregory School, Houston

Name: African American Library at the Gregory School
Address: 1300 Victor St, Houston, 77019-5534, United States
Telephone: +1 832-393-1440

#83 among attractions in Houston

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Facts and practical information

African American Library at the Gregory School is a branch of the Houston Public Library in the Fourth Ward, Houston. The library preserves historical information about the African-American community in Houston. It is the city's first library to focus on African-American history and culture. The library features galleries, an oral history recording room, and reading rooms. $11 million from federal community development block grants and construction funds from Houston Public Library and the City of Houston financed the renovation of the Gregory facility. The building was initially used as the Edgar M. Gregory School, a K-8 school of the Houston Independent School District. ()

Coordinates: 29°45'15"N, 95°22'50"W

Address

1300 Victor StInner Loop (Fourth Ward)Houston 77019-5534 United States

Contact

+1 832-393-1440

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Day trips

African American Library at the Gregory School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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City hall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to African American Library at the Gregory School?

Nearby attractions include Fourth Ward, Houston (4 min walk), Founders Memorial Cemetery, Houston (7 min walk), Bethel Baptist Church, Houston (8 min walk), Bagby Park, Houston (8 min walk).

How to get to African American Library at the Gregory School by public transport?

The nearest stations to African American Library at the Gregory School:

Bus

FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (11 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center (16 min walk)

Light rail

Downtown Transit Center • Lines: Red (18 min walk)
McGowen • Lines: Red (19 min walk)

Train

Houston (31 min walk)