Tyrrell Historical Library

United States historic place

Significant dates

Tyrrell Public Library
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Tyrrell Library in 2009
30°04′56″N 94°05′48″W / 30.0822°N 94.0967°W / 30.0822; -94.0967
Area	less than one acre
Built	1903 (1903)
Architect	Alonzo N. Dawson
Architectural style	Richardsonian Romanesque
Part of	Beaumont Commercial District (ID78002959^[1])
RTHL No.	10578
Designated CP	April 14, 1978
Designated RTHL	1976

The Tyrrell Historical Library is a public library in Beaumont, Texas. Originally built in 1903 to serve as the First Baptist Church, the building displays a mix of Richardsonian Romanesque and Victorian Gothic architectures, with pointed arch windows and quatrefoils, and all of its original stained glass. The building became vacant in 1923 when the congregation moved to a new location. It was bought by Captain W. C. Tyrrell, who donated the building to the city for use as its first public library. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and also as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.^[2]^[3] It is also a contributing property to the Downtown Historic District.

After renovations, the library opened in 1926, serving as the main public library until 1974. Following construction of a new facility, this one was renamed as the "Tyrrell Historical Library," in honor of the philanthropist. It is the center repository of extensive genealogical archives and the library maintains a hallmark Texana collection. It was remodeled with systems upgrades in 1990. An addition was constructed in 2010, reflecting the main building's style without trying to recreate it.

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References

^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
^ "Tyrrell Historical Library Beaumont Texas".
^ http://beaumontmainstreet.com/pdf/promo/tour.pdf ^{[dead link]}

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Tyrell Historical Library, Beaumont Public Library System

Beaumont Commercial District

Historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in Beaumont, Texas

Individually listed on the NRHP

Jefferson Theatre (RTHL)

Contributing properties

Major non-contributing properties

Art Museum of Southeast Texas

National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County
Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Jefferson County

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