Ornamental Structures continued

THE FIRST SITE - 1987

Brook & Seymour Hwy.

This is the location where the program began. Even though the first structure was fairly simple in design, it brought to life a new concept of landscaping. The ornamental structure was so well received by the public that plans were made to add a new one each year until all the major intersections each had their own unique building.

The original was a single story pagoda. In 1994 it had to be enlarged to accommodate a bigger traffic box and it became a two story pagoda which was subsequently moved to the Jacksboro / Midwestern Triangle in 2006. The new structure at the Brook & 5th Street intersection is an elegant looking tower.

THE CASTLE - 1998

Midwestern Parkway & Hampstead

After a decade of success with the structure program, the huge triangle at Midwestern Parkway and Hampstead was chosen for what would be the most challenging "cover-up" to date. A medieval theme was chosen and a castle complete with a rock wall and moat (flowers) was designed and built. The construction of the fortress wall drew great attention and created anticipation of the building to come. The actual structure was transported to the sight after midnight and covered up. The next morning the castle was unveiled in a televised ceremony amidst great fanfare. We hope the community and city are as proud of it as we are.

CLOCK TOWER - 2003

Kell East & Indiana

The ornamental structure program continued in 2003 after it was set aside for a period to concentrate on constructing the department's new tree transplanting system.

Responding to citizen and council requests for a structure to be built in the east part of the city, the designers came up with a large clock tower, and the intersection leading to the Emanuel Davis Overpass was chosen as the location. The tower's roof peaks at 20 feet and the clock itself is 3 feet in diameter.

WATER MILL - 2017

Maplewood and Lawrence Rd.

In 2003 the team began work designing and constructing a working Water Mill. The imagination and ingenuity of the structure designers and builders was really put to the test with this endeavor.

The resulting structure was featured at the 2004 Texas Recreation and Parks Society Convention hosted by the City of Wichita Falls at the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. The Water Mill garnered rave reviews and was the talk of the convention.

In 2017 the Water Mill found a permanent home at the intersection of Maplewood and Lawrence Road where it is seen and enjoyed by thousands of motorists daily.