Emily Edwards | |
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| Born | October 7, 1888 San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Died | February 16, 1980 (aged 91) San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Resting place | San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Texas |
| Known for | Helped save the San Antonio River Walk |
| Spouse | Librado de Cantabrana (div.) |
| Children | One child died in infancy |
Emily Edwards (October 7, 1888– February 16, 1980) was a co-founder and first president of the San Antonio Conservation Society. She was an artist, historian and teacher, and a lifelong friend of Diego Rivera. She is remembered as being a key figure in preventing the paving over of the part of the San Antonio River that is now known as the San Antonio River Walk.