The Julia Ideson Buildings 100th Birthday Celebration
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Julia Ideson Library, 550 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, United States
Join the AIA Houston Historic Resources Committee and Kids + Architecture Committee in celebrating 100 years of the beautiful and iconic Julia Ideson Building! Since 1926, this Spanish Renaissance Revival treasure has inspired generations of Houstonians with its stunning architecture and the endless stories within its walls.
Highlights of this special day to include:

Enjoy a special screening of award-winning documentary The Julia Ideson Building – Celebrating 100 Years.
Travel back to the roaring 1920’s past with vintage fashion displays, typewriters, letterpress printing, and a themed photobooth!
Explore the building through guided historic tours and browse a special exhibit highlighting its rich past.
Bring the whole family for crafts, giveaways and a delightful Vintage Storytime featuring gems from our historic children’s book collection.

All Day Activities
12:00 PM – 4:00PM
Family Fun Crafts (use a typewriter, letterpress print your own postcard, button making, paper doll creation, architecture inspired headwear assembly, etc.)
Exhibits

One For The Books: Julia Ideson Building at 100
The Intrepid Julia Ideson
Highlights of the 1920’s from Houston Community College Fashion Archives
Home Sweet Home: Greater Houston Subdivisions and Neighborhoods

Community Tabling from The League of Women Voters, Preservation Houston, AIA Houston, The African American History Research Center at the Gregory School, and The Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus, and Houston Public Library’s Mobile Express
CLICK HERE to view the full schedule and more information.
