About the Roux Library Building

Architect Nils Schweizer, Frank Lloyd Wright's on-site supervisor for several Florida Southern College buildings, and a student of Mr. Wright at Taliesin. Mr. Schweizer also designed Branscomb Auditorium (1964), and Schweizer Associates designed the Carlisle Rogers Business and Economics Building (1984).
General Contractor Mills & Jones, St. Petersburg, FL
Cost $1,278,960
Completed 1968
Square Footage 36,841
Assignable Square Feet 30,991
Non-assignable Square Feet 5,850
Seating capacity when constructed 450

Roux Library Groundbreaking, November 17, 1966
Roux Library Groundbreaking, November 17, 1966

Roux Library Construction, 1968
Roux Library Construction, 1968

Roux Library Open House, 2008

Where were YOU on March 24, 1968? If you were at FSC, chances are you were at the official opening of Roux Library! On March 24, 2008 we enjoyed cake and lemonade overlooking the Water Dome as we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Roux Library building. Check our Flickr account for event photos!