Texas Centennial Celebration
The historic significance of Gonzales in Texas history is clearly reflected in the caliber of the architects and artists that designed this magnificent memorial structure. Architects Phelps and Dewees designed the monumental complex in 1936. Page and Southerland designed a monument to the “Immortal Thirty-Two” soldiers who were the only responders to Captain William B. Travis’ call for reinforcements before the fall of the Alamo. Sculptor Raoul Josset, a student of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Lycee of Lyones, France, designed the bronze sculpture attached to the face of the monument. The prolific WPA-era muralist James Buchanan Winn, Jr. designed the interior murals.
Key Restoration Issues
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★High levels of subgrade moisture and poor site drainage
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★Roof, window, and masonry deterioration, resulting in water infiltration and damage to interior finishes
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★Steel casement window corrosion
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★Need for improved public facilities
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★Life safety and accessibility improvements
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★Outdated building systems
Scope of Services
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★Master Plan, 2008
Location
414 St. Joseph Street
Gonzales, Texas
Historical Designations
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★National Register of Historic Places
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★Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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★State Archeological Landmark
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