J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Public library in downtown Dallas, United States.
The central building of the Dallas library system spans ten floors, with eight stories above ground and two levels below ground level.
J. Erik Jonsson, a founder of Texas Instruments and former Dallas mayor, led fundraising efforts and supported the establishment of this library.
The library maintains specialized sections for art, literature, and religion, along with dedicated spaces for fiber arts, genealogy research, and youth programs.
The central library operates six days per week, offering meeting spaces that include an auditorium for 850 people and smaller rooms for group activities.
The seventh floor houses an original broadside print of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 and a Shakespeare First Folio from 1623.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 32.77830,-96.79700
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:49
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