10 Year Anniversary of The Anastasia Lions at Bridge of Lions

Professor Wolfgang Schau and his wife Miki sailed into St. Augustine harbor for the very first time on December 31, 2011. Their first communication was with the Bridge of Lions attendant requesting a draw, and in their own words, they were overwhelmed with the beautiful bridge and with the Spanish ambiance of the city’s waterfront and visible structures. “The bridge opened for us,” they say, and their lives changed at that point. They immediately fell in love with the city and decided to make it their home. Shortly after purchasing a residence in Davis Shores and familiarizing themselves with the grand old city, they became curious as to why there were only two lions on the West side of the bridge and none on the Eastern side.

The most common explanation was that, at the time the bridge was constructed, there was little on the east side of the bridge other than marshland. Unimpressed by this response, and with an enthusiastic love and appreciation for each other and for their new home, Wolfgang and Miki decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary by donating to the city two new lions for the Anastasia side of the bridge.

Join us as we celebrate the 10th birthday of Fearless and Firm, the Anastasia Lions of St. Augustine.