Alexandria Historical and Genealogical Library and Museum

318-487-8556
Light lunch will be provided

The building housing the Alexandria Historical and Genealogical Library started life as the Alexandria Public Library in 1907. Area businessman S.S. Bryan matched a $10,000.00 grant from Pittsburgh philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The funds were given for a free public library with the stipulation that the City provide a site and maintenance forever.

The building was constructed solely for the advancement of culture and learning. It was designed by the architectural firm Crosby & Henkel of New Orleans and built by Caldwell Brothers.

The Alexandria City Council in 1971 adopted a resolution designating the building as the Alexandria Historical and Genealogical Library and Museum.

Remodeled in the 1970s and again in 2003, it now houses (upstairs) one of the largest genealogical libraries in the state. The Beaux Arts style building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.