Entrance to Chinese Tea Garden - San Antonio, TX
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N 29° 27.644 W 098° 28.631
14R E 550694 N 3259145
The entrance arch marks the former location of the Alamo Cement Company quarry founded in 1880 and active for 26 years.
Waymark Code: WM11P5G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2019
Views: 5
Smithsonian Art Inventory"An oriental-style pagoda with two tree trunks supporting a three-tiered roof and cross beam, all constructed of cement. The cement has the appearance of wood, both in texture and color. The colors range from light and dark brown to a type of rust color. The base is unadorned concrete and leads up the stairs to the garden."
TITLE: Entrance to Chinese Tea Garden
ARTIST(S): Dionicio Rodriguez
DATE: 1920s
MEDIUM: Cement
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000113
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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
400 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX
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