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 special place in downtown St. Cloud, Florida. It is a history museum located in Osceola County, Florida. You can find it inside the old Veterans Memorial Library building at 1012 Massachusetts Avenue.
The museum helps people learn about the history of St. Cloud. It is run by two groups: the Woman's Club of St. Cloud and the City of St. Cloud.
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The Building's Amazing History
The building where the museum is located has a long and interesting past. It was built way back in 1922 by the Woman's Club of St. Cloud. They named it the Veterans Memorial Library. This name honored the brave veterans of the American Civil War who were the first people to found the city of St. Cloud.
Designed by Pioneering Women
The library building was designed by two very talented architects, Ida Annah Ryan and Isabel Roberts. They were special because they formed the very first architectural firm in Orlando that was made up entirely of women! This was a big achievement for women in architecture at the time.
From Library to Museum
For more than 50 years, this building served as the main library for the town of St. Cloud. Many people visited it to read books and learn new things. In 2001, the City of St. Cloud bought the building. After that, it was transformed into the St. Cloud Heritage Museum, continuing its role as a place for learning and discovery.
A National Treasure
The Veterans Memorial Library and Woman's Club of St. Cloud Auditorium, which is the official name of the building, is very important. Because of its history and unique design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 2020. This means it is recognized as a significant historical site in the United States.
