Briscoe Western Art Museum - San Antonio, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 25.387 W 098° 29.347
14R E 549556 N 3254973
The limestone clad Art Deco/Beaux Arts structure, designed by Herbert S. Green, was constructed in 1929 and opened in 1930 as the San Antonio Public Library.
Waymark Code: WMXTP5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/25/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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The building is clad in Indiana limestone and has a monumental entry that includes polished bronze doors, custom torchiers, and two carved figures, believed to be Shakespeare and Cervantes. Inside, the entry includes marble and an elaborate cast plaster ceiling.

Style: Art Deco

Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment

Architect: Herbert S. Green

Date Built: 1929

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