Gypsy Heart
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Francisco Rodriguez, a Canary Island immigrant to Texas in the 1730's, is reported to have buried several chests of gold and silver coins near the Springs, perhaps in caves under the northern edge of the Park. He died before telling anyone the location, and they have never been found. (Brune, 1975). The same caves were reputed to have been used as hideouts for bandits in the mid 19th century.
This engraving of two scenes in San Pedro Springs Park was published in an 1888 book titled "Marvels of the New West" (Thayer, 1888). The image may be from an earlier time, since the stone walls surrounding the pool do not appear to be in place yet. However, the bridge spanning the narrow portion of the lake, shown in many of the postcards below from the early 20th century, was already there at that time.
This engraving of two scenes in San Pedro Springs Park was published in an 1888 book titled "Marvels of the New West" (Thayer, 1888). The image may be from an earlier time, since the stone walls surrounding the pool do not appear to be in place yet. However, the bridge spanning the narrow portion of the lake, shown in many of the postcards below from the early 20th century, was already there at that time.
