Name: | (old) Biloxi Public Library [Gulf Coast Center for the Arts] |
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Address: | 124 Lameuse Street |
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City/County: | Biloxi, Harrison County |
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Architectural Styles(s): | Spanish, Mission |
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Book/Vol. No.: | V. 158, p. 23 |
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Easement Type: | Preservation/Maintenance |
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Book/Vol. No.: | Book 2009 Page 400 D |
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Local District Name: | Downtown Biloxi Historic District |
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click here for additional information on this district. |
Local Landmark Listing Date: | 07 Sep 2010 |
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click here to view ordinance |
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The (Old) Biloxi Public Library was built in 1924 at a cost of $19,508. It was designed by architect Carl E. Matthes and built by Manuel & Wetzel. Opened to public October 1924. Served as Biloxi Library until 1977. The City sold the building to a private party in 1985, before repurchasing the old library in 2011 for use as City offices. As of December 2013 Original construction Documents are located in the Building Plan Collection of the Harrison County Local History and Genealogy Department in the Biloxi Public Library. Included in "buildings of Biloxi" (1976 and 2000), and mentioned in "Buildings of Mississippi" (2020) (p. 348). |
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