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South Texas Heritage Center
Project Information
- Project Location:
- San Antonio, TX
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Museum
Scope Of Work
Located on the grounds of the Witte Museum, the historic two-story Cordova Cream limestone exterior and Ludowici clay tile roof was restored to honor these pillars of Texas history.
This stunning restoration and addition to the Witte Museum included the adaptive re-use of the 73 year old Pioneer Hall by restoring the exterior, replicating and repairing ornamental iron window grills and handrails, repairing and installing copper gutters, bronze finials, and interior and exterior light fixtures. Storm window fabrication and installation with a 1/4” tolerance was accelerated to accommodate the Witte’s exhibit installation schedule.
The 7,700 SF, two-story addition includes a stunning glass curtainwall overlooking the San Antonio River with a structural steel frame and custom-fabricated, 1/8” tolerance windows that were fabricated without field verification to maintain the opening schedule. The new addition houses three-dimensional galleries depicting life in South Texas in 19th and 20th centuries and features epic “floating” stairs and walkways.
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