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Low Water Crossing, 1939

low water crossing with stonework and water over the crossing
close up of National youth Administration (NYA) logo on stone at low water crossing

Low Water Crossing

Agency: National Youth Administration

Date: 1939

Coordinates: 29.451350432, -98.479060815

A low water crossing was constructed by the National Youth Administration where East Woodlawn and River Avenue cross the San Antonio River. The crossing has the NYA logo imprinted in the concrete. It remains in use by pedestrians, but is closed to vehicles.

Sources:

NYA Stamp

Pfeiffer, Maria Watson, and Steve A. Tomka, Ph.D. National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form, Brackenridge Park, 2011.