Oak Forest was established in 1947 by Oak Forest Realty Corporation. Owned by Frank Sharp, who would later establish Sharpstown, Oak Forest became one of the largest mid-century suburbs in America.
This modern library was designed by Goleman & Rolfe and built in 1960. It features walls of glass and a beautiful green mosaic tile striping on the front facade.
A current renovation and addition designed by James Ray Architects with Natalye Appel + Associates Architects and Architect Works, Inc. is scheduled to be completed by November 2010.
From a Memorial booklet printed by Golemon & Rolfe, Architects, 1967: `In February of 1946, Walter Rolfe and Albert Golemon formed the nucleus of one of the largest and most experienced architectural firms in the Southwest… A number of the Southwest`s most modern hospitals, churches and schools were designed by them. They reflect individuality and functional efficiency. Golemon & Rolfe was one of the first architectural firms to research and recommended the compact type, year-round air conditioned school building for more efficient teacher and pupil performance; Walter Rolfe was greatly responsible for the concept. The idea was accepted and acclaimed nationally.`
Walter Rolfe was Karl Kamrath`s studio professor at the University of Texas.
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