Gates Memorial Library (THC #5245010530)

John W. Gates (1855-1911), a noted financier and philanthropist, set aside land at this site for a public library. In 1917, through the efforts of his widow Dellora (1855-1918), this classical revival library was completed. It was designed by the New York firm of Warren & Westmore, Architects of several New York landmarks, including Grand Central Station. Deeded to the city of Port Arthur in 1918, the library is now part of Lamar University at Port Arthur. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Gates Memorial Library is a historical marker in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Jefferson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 137 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.8789, -93.9272 near Port Arthur. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gates Memorial Library (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Port Arthur College, Gates Memorial Library, and Ruby Ruth Fuller Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5245010530. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.