The flood of 1819 was enormously powerful. Suddenly to those who lived and worked near the creek, it was no
The city may look vastly different than the days of the native people or during the Battle of the Alamo,
A Place of Origins is inspired by A Creek Tells its Story by John Phillip Santos. In it, Santos writes that the Aztecs
This busy commercial district west of San Pedro Creek was the center of cultural, social, and economic life for Spanish-speaking
The curvilinear line quality of this mural by San Antonio artist Alex Rubio reflects the ever-flowing waters of San Pedro
Beautiful Memories of the Alameda Theater and Times Passed
In 1691, a group of Spanish explorers stumbled upon the rich vegetation and wildlife of the creek and made camp
With three different pieces of art, the artist reflects the historical nature of the street names to which the art
Artists: Stuart Allen & Cade Bradshaw 2021, stainless steel, mirror finish aluminum, vinyl flake. Bubbling up from the springs in
In the 1800s, the locals began to see the potential of the historic waters as a hub for business. Entrepreneurial
The mural takes you through time as your eyes move towards the center, culminating in the modern-day creek, where the
A puzzling structure is discovered during excavation of the creek channel.
Etched into limestone at various spots across the park, Santos’s lyrical prose tells the story of San Pedro Creek and
In the 1800s, as a result of increased commerce between San Antonio and central Mexico, this shorter route became known
An escape from the stress and hardships of the everyday, the Alameda Theater provided entertainment in a space specifically designed
This neighborhood along San Pedro Creek was already a bustling commercial center when thousandsof refugees from the 1910 Mexican Revolution
This Military Plaza is an area that the Spanish Military settlement moved to in the 1720s in order to have
Kersey’s intricate and colorful artworks contain imagery that reflects the historical nature of street names located in downtown San Antonio.
Eddie Vega is a poet, spoken word artist, storyteller, and educator. His poetry has been displayed on VIA Buses, downtown
As the settlers laid down after an arduous day of traveling, exploring, and fighting for their survival, they likely stared
Thousands of years ago, this creek was home to bison, deer, and antelope, as well as animals that are now
The inspiration for the tile designs at San Pedro Creek Culture Park comes from the native wildflowers of San Antonio
