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Our History. Robert H. H. Hugman was a young architect with a vision. His concept of winding pathways and bridges flanking the river was his beautiful solution to harnessing the river running through downtown. It also managed heavy seasonal rains, saving both lives and dollars.
The first major extension of the Riverwalk was constructed by the joint venture of two general contractors Darragh & Lyda Inc. and H. A. Lott Inc. to Tower of the Americas as part of HemisFair '68.
Photo by Carl Hunley Jr on Unsplash. The Riverwalk in San Antonio, also known as Paseo del Rio, is a verdant urban sanctuary that winds its way below street level and offers a glimpse into a world where history and modernity blend seamlessly.
In addition to residential homes, the district also includes the King William Park and Bandstand originally built in 1892 on the arsenal grounds, and later moved to its current location. Other features are the Upper Mill Park, the King William River Walk, and the Johnson Street pedestrian bridge.
It was the foresight of architect Robert H. H. Hugman that laid down the framework for the Riverwalk as it’s seen today. Hugman’s concept transformed the San Antonio River from a flood-prone area into a picturesque canal lined with walkways, bridges, and thriving commercial spaces.
In the early 20th century, Robert H. H. Hugman, an architect and urban planner, developed a plan for the riverwalk. Hugman’s plan included walkways along the river, bridges, stairways, and lighting.
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One man, an architect named Robert H. H. Hugman proposed a plan that would turn the area into a beautiful urban park with apartments, dining, shopping, boat rides and walk ways lit with old-fashioned street lamps. He wanted it to be just as if one were walking in Venice, Italy.
