The iconic sandstone gates at Percy Warner Park are back open and restored to their original splendor.
Since their dedication 90 years ago, the gates have endured extreme conditions.
Once erosion became a real problem, Percy Warner’s great-grandson, along with his wife, provided the lead gift and helped raise $190,000 to restore the gates.
“I wanted to make sure they were preserved correctly, not just patched and fixed in another 10 years,” said Govan White, Warner’s great-grandson. “We wanted to do a full historic restoration that would last another 90 years.”
These gates serve as the front door to the Warner Parks, which welcome more than 1 million visitors every year.
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