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By the 1920’s, as the San Antonio River passed through the city, it became an area of fear and anger--fear, as it was the scene of frequent muggings and anger because residents were tired of incessant flooding.
A native son, Robert H. Hugman, upon returning with his new family from living in New Orleans, decided to do something about it. With his education in Architecture and Design he convinced the city to invest in the historic area and make the river a commercial street and drainage culvert. The area was soon transformed into a linear park. With its stairways (supported by beautiful twisted brick pillars) leading to lush vegetation, fountains, walks and benches, the River Walk became a Mecca for relaxation, home of major hotels, shops and restaurants.
Since the River Walk is below street level, going down any of the stairways leads the pedestrian to a special place of enchantment. Along the walkways you can relax on a bench, dine in any number of varying cuisine restaurants, shop or take a Yanaguana barge cruise - allowing your guide to tell you the history of the homes, businesses and places of interest along the river as well as the marvel that is the River Walk. Don’t miss this area, which many consider to be the jewel of San Antonio. |
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