Downtown Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
North Pedestrian Gate
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
1. North Pedestrian Gate Marker
Inscription.
North Pedestrian Gate. . 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 and Company of Ohio, uniquely 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. The gate appears as it does in this rare historical photograph.
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, uniquely 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. The gate appears as it does in this rare historical photograph.
Erected by State of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 30° 16.528′ N, 97° 44.403′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Congress Avenue and East 11th Street. The marker is located at the north entrance to the Texas State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
From 1874 to 1877 and from 1882 to 1885 Johnson was city engineer of Dallas. In that capacity he superintended the construction of the city's first pipe sewer and macadamized street. He also patented a bois d'arc paving process that was used extensively in Dallas. Among other projects, he laid out Dallas City Park, the State Fair Grounds, Trinity Cemetery, Oak Cliff, Belmont, Chestnut Hill, and Monarch. On three occasions he served as an engineer for the state of Texas. The last was in 1889–90, when he was put in charge
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
2. The North Pedestrian Gate and Marker
of the improvement of the Capitol grounds in Austin.
(Submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
3. The North Pedestrian Gate
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2022
4. The view of the North Pedestrian Gate and Marker in front of the Texas State Capitol
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
