Old Dallas Central Library, Civic building and library in downtown Dallas, United States.
The Old Dallas Central Library is a civic building and former library in downtown Dallas designed to serve as the city's main reading and research hub. The structure contains multiple floors with various sections for different collections, plus spaces like an auditorium and outdoor terrace for public use.
The building opened in 1955 to replace an earlier library that had served the growing city. It remained the main library for the community until collections were moved to a new central facility in 1982.
The building reflects how the community once valued public learning and gathering spaces for all residents. You can still see the generous halls and reading areas that were designed to welcome people from all walks of life.
The building sits in downtown Dallas at an easy-to-reach location where you can explore the architecture and open spaces. The interior layout is straightforward to navigate, with elevators and stairs providing access to all the floors.
The building holds an auditorium that seats around 250 people for public events and gatherings. An outdoor terrace complements this space and provides another spot where people can meet and spend time together.
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