Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Central location of the Houston Public Library. (Left to right): David Henington, Director ; Louie Welch, Mayor ; Mrs. Alva Carlton, Chairman, Library Board ; Johnny Goyen, City Councilman.
Mrs Alva Carlton, Houston Mayor Fred Hofheinz, and Master of Ceremonies Louie Welch cut the ribbon of the new Central Library building, January 17, 1976.