St. Cloud Heritage Museum facts for kids
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Veterans Memorial Library and Woman's Club of St. Cloud Auditorium
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Sign for the museum at the former library
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 Location in Florida
Location in the United States
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| NRHP reference No. | 100005413 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 3, 2020 |
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum is a cool place to learn about history! It's located right in downtown St. Cloud, Florida, in Osceola County, Florida. You can find it inside the old Veterans Memorial Library building at 1012 Massachusetts Avenue.
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St. Cloud Heritage Museum
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum helps everyone learn about the past of St. Cloud. It shows how people lived, worked, and played in the area long ago. It's a great spot to discover local history.
A Building with a Story
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum is run by two groups: the Woman's Club of St. Cloud and the City of St. Cloud. This special building has a long history.
It was first built in 1922 by the Woman's Club. They named it the Veterans Memorial Library. This was to honor the brave soldiers who fought in the American Civil War and later helped start the town of St. Cloud.
Guess what? This building was designed by two amazing women, Ida Annah Ryan and Isabel Roberts. They were pioneers! They created the very first architectural firm in Orlando that was run entirely by women.
From Library to Museum
For over 50 years, this building was the town's main library. It was a place where people could borrow books and learn. In 2001, the City of St. Cloud bought the building.
Later, it was turned into the St. Cloud Heritage Museum. Now, instead of books, it holds artifacts and exhibits. These items tell the story of St. Cloud's past.
A Historic Landmark
On August 3, 2020, this building became even more special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States that are worth protecting.
It was listed as the Veterans Memorial Library and Woman's Club of St. Cloud Auditorium. Being on this list means the building is recognized for its historical importance. It helps make sure this piece of history will be around for many more years!
