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The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking ideas about possible programming for the recently reopened Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, originally built in 1914, was restored in 2018. The Chapel is now a visitors center where relations and visitors can learn about the people who were buried in the surrounding cemetery. The Chapel offers a reflective space for all.
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel is part of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs. The project will focus on educating the public about the essential purpose of the Chapel: memorials. As a historic restoration of a new facility, we want to educate stakeholders about its history and possible uses of the Chapel as public space. As a visitors center, we want to share information and collect information about history relevant to Austin and Texas’ history.
Over the span of the next two months, we hope to gather input, develop and design a tour program, and design systems to research and share historic information.
Oakwood Cemetery is a space for locals and tourists alike to explore the history of Austin and Texas. Funding for Oakwood Chapel programming is provided in part by Hotel Occupancy Tax.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is seeking ideas about possible programming for the recently reopened Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, originally built in 1914, was restored in 2018. The Chapel is now a visitors center where relations and visitors can learn about the people who were buried in the surrounding cemetery. The Chapel offers a reflective space for all.
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel is part of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs. The project will focus on educating the public about the essential purpose of the Chapel: memorials. As a historic restoration of a new facility, we want to educate stakeholders about its history and possible uses of the Chapel as public space. As a visitors center, we want to share information and collect information about history relevant to Austin and Texas’ history.
Over the span of the next two months, we hope to gather input, develop and design a tour program, and design systems to research and share historic information.
Oakwood Cemetery is a space for locals and tourists alike to explore the history of Austin and Texas. Funding for Oakwood Chapel programming is provided in part by Hotel Occupancy Tax.
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The von Rosenberg family descended from the Petri and Lungkwitz families. They kept the artwork of F. Richard Petri and Herman Lungkwitz—even their student life drawings. Could the chapel host an art exhibit using works kept by the family, the Briscoe and the Ransom center, and the Witte? Or a joint early Texas artist project with the Net?
Sally Baulch
over 5 years ago
Tree planting, water runoff & conservation, grade roadways, fixed concrete drainage creek (graves erosion) , stop vandalism increase security, secure & restore entrance gates,
viking1017
over 5 years ago
This place is awesome! COTFG would be interested in programming small workshops and experimental music performances here. Please check us out and give us a chance! We like non-bar spaces where music that is quiet or has dynamics can be heard by a peaceful audience https://www.flickr.com/photos/churchofthefriendlyghost /
COTFG
over 5 years ago
Timeline
Community Engagement Phase
Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Programming is currently at this stage
PARD will gather input from the community through through various small group meetings, one community meeting, and the online survey.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Programming
PARD will assess the information gathered and report back to the community.
Chapel opens to visitors
this is an upcoming stage for Oakwood Cemetery Chapel Programming
The Oakwood Chapel anticipates opening to the public as a visitor center by June 2019. This is when programming based on community feedback will begin.
The von Rosenberg family descended from the Petri and Lungkwitz families. They kept the artwork of F. Richard Petri and Herman Lungkwitz—even their student life drawings. Could the chapel host an art exhibit using works kept by the family, the Briscoe and the Ransom center, and the Witte? Or a joint early Texas artist project with the Net?
Tree planting, water runoff & conservation, grade roadways, fixed concrete drainage creek (graves erosion) , stop vandalism increase security, secure & restore entrance gates,
This place is awesome! COTFG would be interested in programming small workshops and experimental music performances here. Please check us out and give us a chance! We like non-bar spaces where music that is quiet or has dynamics can be heard by a peaceful audience https://www.flickr.com/photos/churchofthefriendlyghost /