Gonzales Memorial Museum, Amphitheater and Reflecting Pool – Gonzales, TX
Posted by: 
WalksfarTX
N 29° 30.244 W 097° 26.605
14R E 650879 N 3264843
The memorial includes a museum, amphitheatre and reflecting pool designed by acclaimed architects Phelps & Dewees.
Waymark Code: WMWCVC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2017
Views: 6
Historical Marker:
The commission created by the Texas legislature in 1935 to oversee Texas' Centennial joined with the public works administration to build a memorial to Texas revolution events in Gonzales.
The art deco museum is built of shellstone, limestone and concrete. It features a rotunda and ornate detailing at the entryway, and in a band below the parapet. It was dedicated in 1937 with a crowd including Gov. James V. Allred.
Project type: Marker/Memorial
Date built or created: 1937
Location: Gonzales, TX Memorial
City: Gonzales
Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear
Website for additional information: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
To help give a different perspective and to better the waymark for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the waymark.
Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.