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See photos of Austin's Parque Zaragoza through the years

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Aerial view of Parque Zaragoza in East Austin
Aerial view of Parque Zaragoza in East Austin
Photo Courtesy Of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
Progress on murals inside the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center in 1996. The murals by artist Fidencio Duran chronicle the history of the park and the many contributions of Mexican Americans.
Progress on murals inside the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center in 1996. The murals by artist Fidencio Duran chronicle the history of the park and the many contributions of Mexican Americans.
Photo Courtesy Of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
Women wearing traditional Mexican Chiapaneca dresses dance during a celebration at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin in 2007
Women wearing traditional Mexican Chiapaneca dresses dance during a celebration at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin in 2007
Photo Courtesy Of Austin Parks & Recreation Department
In this photo from 1934, several young men are in starting position for a running race at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin. Spectators stand in the background.
In this photo from 1934, several young men are in starting position for a running race at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin. Spectators stand in the background.
PICA-20324, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
An udated photo of hildren playing at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, in East Austin. A boy jumps over a string a few feet off the ground while others watch.
An udated photo of hildren playing at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, in East Austin. A boy jumps over a string a few feet off the ground while others watch.
PICA-20322, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
New construction in 1941 at Parque Zaragoza. A man is mixing morter on a board at a construction site of a brick building. There are three other men in the photo.
New construction in 1941 at Parque Zaragoza. A man is mixing morter on a board at a construction site of a brick building. There are three other men in the photo.
PICA-24236, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Photo of the Comite Patriotico Mexicano at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin from the 1930s This group planned the Fiestas Patrias activities for Parque Zaragoza. Seated from left: Macrino Ortiz, Ignacio Orriaga, Frank Morales, Ignacio Acosta. Standing from left: Pedro Cortez, Severino Guerra, Frank Prado. A portrait of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza, who the park was named after, is seen in the background.
Photo of the Comite Patriotico Mexicano at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin from the 1930s This group planned the Fiestas Patrias activities for Parque Zaragoza. Seated from left: Macrino Ortiz, Ignacio Orriaga, Frank Morales, Ignacio Acosta. Standing from left: Pedro Cortez, Severino Guerra, Frank Prado. A portrait of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza, who the park was named after, is seen in the background.
PICA-20328, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
A photo from the 1960s shows swimming in the pool at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin
A photo from the 1960s shows swimming in the pool at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin
PICA-37828, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
Undated photo of group of people gathered at the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, possibly for a dance or festival. Men, women, and children are present.
Undated photo of group of people gathered at the Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, possibly for a dance or festival. Men, women, and children are present.
PICA-20323, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
A historical marker was unveiled at Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park on Friday May 5, 2017. Parque Zaragoza was established in 1931 for Austin's growing Mexican-American population. It is named for Gen. Ignacio Seguin Zaragoza, the hero of the Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo 1862.
A historical marker was unveiled at Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park on Friday May 5, 2017. Parque Zaragoza was established in 1931 for Austin's growing Mexican-American population. It is named for Gen. Ignacio Seguin Zaragoza, the hero of the Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo 1862.
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, left, and Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido carry a wreath to be placed in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, left, and Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido carry a wreath to be placed in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Jay Janner/American-Statesman
Members of the Irish Dance Company and Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico join together for a dance at a St. Patrick's Day Fiesta at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center. 03/17/02
Members of the Irish Dance Company and Roy Lozano's Ballet Folklorico join together for a dance at a St. Patrick's Day Fiesta at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center. 03/17/02
American-Statesman 2002 File
The Parque Zaragoza recreation center is home to community activities in East Austin and holds a statue of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
The Parque Zaragoza recreation center is home to community activities in East Austin and holds a statue of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
Madi Donham/American-Statesman
The historic Parque Zaragoza was awarded the Lone Stare Legacy Park Award through the Texas Recreation & Park Society in 2017.
The historic Parque Zaragoza was awarded the Lone Stare Legacy Park Award through the Texas Recreation & Park Society in 2017.
Madi Donham/American-Statesman
The Parque Zaragoza recreation center is home to community activities in East Austin and holds a statue of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
The Parque Zaragoza recreation center is home to community activities in East Austin and holds a statue of General Ignacio Zaragoza.
Madi Donham/American-Statesman
Representatives from PODER — People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resource — led more than 100 attendees in a march around Parque Zaragoza in East Austin.
Representatives from PODER — People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resource — led more than 100 attendees in a march around Parque Zaragoza in East Austin.
Madi Donham
A voter registration booth set up at Parque Zaragoza in east Austin hosted by Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, HABLA, and Eastside Guardians, Tuesday, Sep., 28, 2021. The event coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was targeted at latino voters in the area.
A voter registration booth set up at Parque Zaragoza in east Austin hosted by Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, HABLA, and Eastside Guardians, Tuesday, Sep., 28, 2021. The event coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was targeted at latino voters in the area.
Stephen Spillman For American Statesman
Voter Deputy Registrar Amalia Morales, left, assists Maria Magdelena Rodriguez with updating her address at a voter registration booth set up at Parque Zaragoza in east Austin hosted by Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, HABLA, and Eastside Guardians, Tuesday, Sep., 28, 2021. The event coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was targeted at latino voters in the area.
Voter Deputy Registrar Amalia Morales, left, assists Maria Magdelena Rodriguez with updating her address at a voter registration booth set up at Parque Zaragoza in east Austin hosted by Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin, HABLA, and Eastside Guardians, Tuesday, Sep., 28, 2021. The event coincided with National Voter Registration Day and was targeted at latino voters in the area.
Stephen Spillman For American Statesman
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, left, and Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido carry a wreath to be placed in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, left, and Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido carry a wreath to be placed in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Jay Janner / American-Statesman
Carmen Maldonado Herrera listens during a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Carmen Maldonado Herrera listens during a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Jay Janner / American-Statesman
Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido, second from left, lays a wreath in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. With Salcido are, left to right, Austin City Council Member Pio Renteria, Raul Alvarez, Gloria Mata Pennington and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett.
Mexico Deputy Consul Jorge Salcido, second from left, lays a wreath in honor of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at a Cinco de Mayo commemoration at Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Amigos de Parque Zaragoza kicked off a year-long celebration of the 90th anniversary of Parque Zaragoza with a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Mexican Army and Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. With Salcido are, left to right, Austin City Council Member Pio Renteria, Raul Alvarez, Gloria Mata Pennington and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett.
Jay Janner / American-Statesman