Zilker Park Historic District - Austin, Texas
Posted by: DougK
N 30° 15.923 W 097° 45.967
14R E 618691 N 3348836
Zilker Park is home to Barton Springs and many recreational activities in Austin.
Waymark Code: WMMX81
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2014
Views: 6
In 1917, benefactor Andrew Jackson Zilker, donated this land to the city of Austin. It was developed into the park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The park serves as a central point for many recreational activities.
Street address: 2100 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas USA 78704
County / Borough / Parish: Travis
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Historic function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Transportation
Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Transportation
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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