Gary School Grounds Beautification – Tyler TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 20.477 W 095° 18.284
15S E 283091 N 3580599
The school is a brick building erected in 1924. There is a rubble rock retaining wall on two sides and a rubble rock stairway.
Waymark Code: WMZDTD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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An article entitled “Smith County WPA Projects Get Approval” from Tyler (Texas) Daily Courier Times dated 8/5/1935.

“One project of considerable interest to Tyler provides for the landscaping and improvements of the Gary school ground on South Chilton, at approximate cost of $10,000 to $12,000. The plans provide for making the grounds one of the most beautiful in Texas, according to Superintendent J.M. Hodges. They call for a retaining wall around sections washed away, shrubbery around the wall, and an acceptable playground for the students.”

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1935

Location: Tyler, Texas Gary School

City: Tyler

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

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