Fence at Alamo Cement Company
historic place
In San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County, stands the Fence at Alamo Cement Company. This unique concrete sculpture was created around 1926 by artist Dionicio Rodriguez. The 125-foot-long fence is crafted in a faux bois style, designed to resemble wood. It includes an elaborate entranceway formed by two sculpted tree trunks. Rodriguez's work, including this fence, is recognized for its distinctive artistic style. This particular sculpture is part of a larger body of work by Rodriguez, found in various locations. The fence is associated with the Alamo Cement Company, which was chartered in 1880 as the first Portland cement plant west of the Mississippi River. Cement from this company was used in the construction of significant Texas buildings, such as the State Capitol and the Driskill Hotel in Austin. The Fence at Alamo Cement Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 2005. This site represents a distinctive artistic creation, connecting art with the industrial heritage of San Antonio.