| Marker Number |
17996 |
| Atlas Number |
5507017996 |
| Marker Title |
Locke Hill Auditorium |
| Index Entry |
Locke Hill Auditorium |
| Address |
11937 I-10 |
| City |
San Antonio |
| County |
Bexar |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
540064 |
| UTM Northing |
3269537 |
| Subject Codes |
schools; recreation; design and construction; New Deal programs |
| Marker Year |
2014 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Northside Alternative Middle School, I-10 access road, E side between Woodstone Drive and De Zavala Road |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
In 1934, the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) built an auditorium on the original Locke Hill school grounds. Federal workers constructed the limestone building out of stone from a nearby quarry. Built to address the county superintendent’s call for school improvements, the auditorium served as a central community space. Following post-war growth, the school’s infrastructure no longer met increased student needs. In 1976, the Locke Hill School was rebuilt less than one mile away to accommodate more students and to meet new building standards. The historic auditorium exists as a longstanding testament to San Antonio’s commitment to education. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014 |
