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Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.Originally a rock quarry, part of the tea garden came from a donation by George W. Brackenridge and another section from Emma Koehler. In 1915 Ray Lambert, city parks commissioner, thought it would make a nice location for a lily pond. Ultimately, it grew to become a tea garden. The latest renovations began in 2007 and cost about $1.6 million, compared with the $7,000 Lambert originally spent to open the park. It is a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Phone: (210) 212-4814

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Uptown Broadway
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Chris G.

12/07/2009

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Great place to sit and refelect

The Garden has changed so much with the renovations that were completed a couple of years ago. I remember going before the renovation and wondering what was going on with all the rocks, no water, and absolutely no garden. The changes are wonderful and I have spent a couple of Saturday afternoons reading in the shade there and just enjoying the surroundings. One of the nicest places to be in San Antonio now!

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Phone: (210) 559-3148

Address: 3853 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78212

Website: http://www.jinguhousesa.com

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