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Barge Landing
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Lock & Dam Complex
at Brooklyn Avenue
Historic 1870’s Dam
at VFW Post 76
Ewing Halsell
Pedestrian Bridge
at Roy Smith Street
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The Grotto
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POINTS OF INTEREST &
PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS
Shimmer Field by Martin Richman
Hugman Dam
29° 25’ 57” N / 98° 29’ 13” W
by Stuart Allen
29° 26’ 00” N / 98° 29’ 07” W
by Stuart Allen
Brooklyn Ave. Lock & Dam
Under the Over Bridge
by Mark Schlesinger
Elegant Water Features
Historic Rock Dam (circa 1870)
Sonic Passage by Bill Fontana
Restored Island Feature
Ewing Halsell Pedestrian Bridge at
Roy Smith Street
F.I.S.H. by Donald Lipski
The Grotto by Carlos Cortés
Palapa by Carlos Cortés
Pearl Turning Basin
= Public Art Installations
= Points of Interest
See reverse for corresponding listing locations.
Flood Control Tunnel
Inlet Structure
Project Length
The Museum Reach Urban Segment, from Lexington
Avenue north to Josephine Street, is approximately
1.33 miles long.
River Depth
The river is approximately three feet deep at the
bulkheads, with the exception of the area immediately
upstream from the lock & dam complex, which is
approximately 12 feet deep; the depth shallows out to
approximately three feet once again by Jones Ave.
Design Themes
The overall project design is broken down into three
historical themes:
1) The Hugman theme, from Lexington Ave. to just
upstream of Ninth Street, reflects the use of limestone
on the original River Walk.
2) The San Antonio Museum of Art theme, from Ninth
Street to I-35, reflects the use of brick on the San Antonio
Museum of Art.
3) The “Pearl” theme, from I-35 to Josephine Street,
reflects the industrial aesthetic of Pearl through the use of
sandblasted concrete.
River Bottom
The river bottom is made of large cobble (approximately 6”
diameter rocks) to provide a more natural environment for
aquatic life. Portions of the riverbed were excavated to create
pools where fish can survive when the river is drained for
maintenance and repairs.
Landscaping
The project features over 100 plant species, mostly native
grasses, shrubs and trees, with a few select non-natives such as
palm trees (a unifying feature from the original River Walk).
Lock & Dam Complex
The lock & dam complex consists of two lock chambers and a
flood crest gate.
• The two locks work independently, so barges can travel
upstream or downstream together or separately at the same time.
• Each lock holds approximately 40,000 gallons of water when
completely filled.
• Locks will be manned and operated seven days a week by
SARA personnel.
Grotto
The Grotto is a cave-like structure created by San Antonio artist
Carlos Cortés, who employs the faux bois art style. A companion
piece to the Grotto is a palapa tree at street level.
Special Events/Stage
There is an island stage to be used as a barge landing and special
event stage for the future Pearl Amphitheater (amphitheater is
planned for 2011) located in the turning basin just downstream of
the Grayson Street bridge.
Hugman Dam
The Hugman Dam, near Lexington Ave., is a historical feature
named after River Walk architect Robert H.H. Hugman. A third
of the dam has been removed to allow barge traffic through.
Alamo Mills Dam
The Alamo Mills Dam was discovered during construction
near VFW Post 76 just downstream of Jones Ave. The dam
was built in the 1870s and was partially dismantled in the
early 1900s. Subsequently, the dam was silted over and
lost to history until Urban Segment construction crews
found it. The dam was used to send water through a mill
raceway to the Alamo Mill at Eighth Street. The mill
made flour and later ice.
Museum Reach Partners
The $72.1 million Museum Reach Urban Segment was funded
by the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, San Antonio
Water System and through private donations collected by
the San Antonio River Foundation. The San Antonio River
Authority (SARA) was the project manager during design and
construction and SARA provides operations and maintenance
for the completed project. The San Antonio River Oversight
Committee – a 22-person citizens’ committee established
in 1998 – oversaw the design and implementation phases of
the project. The design team included Ford, Powell & Carson
Architects & Planners and HDR Engineering, Inc., and Zachry
Construction Corporation was the contractor for the project.
San Antonio River Authority
The State of Texas has empowered
the San Antonio River Authority to
preserve, protect and manage the
resources and environment of the San
Antonio River and its tributaries. Our
district spans Bexar, Goliad, Karnes and
Wilson counties, yet our concern for the quality and quantity
of water extends our focus beyond these boundaries, as factors
outside the district contribute to the health and well being of
the river and our communities. Through the knowledge and
skill of professional and technical staff, we continue to develop
and sustain the expertise needed to fulfill our service mission.
For more information, please visit www.sara-tx.org.
The San Antonio River Foundation
The San Antonio River Foundation is
a non-profit organization dedicated to
transforming the San Antonio River by
raising money through the private sector to
bring artistic, recreational, environmental
and educational enhancements to the
San Antonio River. The River Foundation is solely selfsupporting and has raised over $17 million in private dollars
for the San Antonio River Improvements Project, providing
vision and funding for the engaging public art, enhanced
landscaping, lighting and enlarged walkways along the Museum
Reach. To learn more about our role in beautifying the river
or to become involved, please visit www.sariverfoundation.org.
Pearl
SAMA
Lock & Dam
EXISTING
River
Walk
The Alamo
Rio San Antonio Cruises
Rio Taxi Red Service operates in the
Museum Reach Segment only between
Lexington Ave. and Pearl from 9 AM to
9 PM daily. Rio Taxi Red: Unlimited on
and off in the Museum Reach only. Rio Taxi Red does not
include the downtown Reach covered by our Rio Taxi Yellow
service. Combination ticket and Rio Taxi Yellow ticket holders
transfer at the Brooklyn Bridge (see map inside). For the next
estimated arrival at a location, please call: 210-225-8002.
PRICES:
• 24 Hour Pass*
$10.00
• 3 Day Pass*
$25.00
• 24 Hour Combination
Red & Yellow Pass*
$15.00
*Unlimited rides. Prices subject to change.
Convention
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