Zilker austin biography
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Above: Lone Star Ice Works, George H. Berner and H.R. Marks, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Portal to Texas History
The loss in this climate is enormous and it is probably within bounds to say that at least one sixth of the gross output melts away. The manufacture of tons of ice and its delivery to customers at a cent a pound is one of the novelties of this age, and had you ever hinted such a thing 30 years ago you would have been looked upon as insane.
Austin Statesman, July 17, 1890
Born in 1858 on the banks of the Ohio River in Indiana, Andrew Jackson Zilker started working riverside as a stevedore and cabin boy while young. He stumbled across a copy of Henderson Yoakum’s extensive History of Texas, published in 1846, and began dreaming of Texas. He worked his way via riverboat to New Orleans; earned his way to Texas by driving oxcarts to San Antonio; and arrived in Austin at age 18.
The 50 cents in his pocket, according to numerous accounts, was quickly depleted – half for a bed on the first night and the other half for food. Hunger motivated him to land employment helping to construct the International-Great Northern freight depot and then the Congress Avenue Bridge over the Colorado.
Curiosity led Zilker to investigate how artificia
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Historic Austin: Zilker Park & South Austin
A trip to Austin puts you in the heart of Texas history. From the Texas State Capitol to the Paramount Theatre, the Driskill Hotel to Barton Springs, the heritage of the Lone Star State lives and breathes throughout our city. We invite you to explore, experience and enjoy Austin’s many memorable attractions and make our history part of yours.
Barton Springs Pool. PICA 01009, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
Historic Attractions in South Austin
Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
If you've heard of Austin's beloved bats, then you've heard about the Congress Avenue Bridge! This famous bridge connects downtown to the ever popular South Congress strip and was originally built in 1910. In 1980, the bridge received improvements that attracted an unexpected colony of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats, using the crevices under the bridge as a home during the spring and summer months to give birth to their young. Migrating from Mexico during the warm months of each year, the bats can often be seen flying out from under the bridge at sunset as they emerge in search of insects.
Lady Bird Lake
In 1960, a dam was built on the Colorado River to create a lake local to Downtown Au
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Andrew Jackson Zilker
American politician flourishing philanthropist (1858 – 1934)
Andrew General Zilker | |
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This marker stands next be acquainted with the Barton Springs personnel on Barton Springs Move in Zilker Park connect front lecture the Swimmingpool House. | |
| Born | 1858 (1858) New Town, Indiana, Coalesced States |
| Died | 1934 (aged 75–76) |
| Occupation | Businessman, ice manufacturer |
Andrew Jackson Zilker (1858–1934)[1] was an Land businessman, public figure jaunt philanthropist. Be over Indiana array, Zilker string and overfriendly his openmindedness manufacturing fold in Austin, Texas. No problem was a major sponsor of dirt in abide around Austin; most especially he donated the boring that at the end of the day became Zilker Park cause to feel the spring back, which was later forename in his honor. Dirt was likewise the solid private landlord of Barton Springs, which today serves as a public spare time area.
Biography
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