North Pedestrian Gate - State Capitol Grounds - Austin, TX
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QuesterMark
N 30° 16.526 W 097° 44.404
14R E 621185 N 3349977
This gate and gate posts stand north of the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
Waymark Code: WM5W4N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2009
Views: 15
From the plaque on site:
William Munro Johnson, hired in 1888 to plan the Capitol's landscaping, designed ornate iron fencing with a granite foundation to demarcate the perimeter of the grounds. The wrought- and cast-iron fencing, manufactured by Mast, Foos & Company of Ohio features Texas' Lone Star motif, and originally functioned to keep wandering livestock off Capitol Square. In 1993, the grounds were enlarged for the Capitol Extension construction. In 1996, the south, east, and west sections of the fence were completely reconditioned and painted the original black and gold colors. These granite gateposts, remaining from the original north fence section, were completed in 2003 with a pedestrian gate reproduced from the original.
Location of this 'Gate': On public property
Type of material: Iron
Enter any comments or observation about this gate.: The gate stands out as there's no fence or wall near it. It's in an open area.
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