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Wooldridge Square Park History

Wooldridge Square remained undeveloped until the early 1900s. Mayor Alexander P. Wooldridge began pushing for Wooldridge Square to be made into a park in 1907, and with the financial help of neighborhood residents, it opened in 1909. This act of public service and leadership gained Wooldridge both a lasting tribute and a very nice view from his home, now the site of the Travis County Courthouse. He was not undeserving of these benefits: Wooldridge made significant contributions to improving residential life in Austin, including the public acquisition of our beloved Barton Springs.

The park gained popularity as a site for political rallies and music events. Its beautiful gazebo, designed by the Page Brothers, has served as a stage for speeches by politicians such as Lyndon Baines Johnson and Huey Long. Today a variety of civic events are still hosted in the park, ranging from children’s chess tournaments to swearing-in ceremonies for local officials.

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