Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Historic Homes of the King William District


King William Historic District, San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio holds some of Texas' most beautiful treasures representing Victorian design in the historical King William District.  The King William area is comprised of a 25 block area near downtown.  The homes of this coveted neighborhood were built in the 1880s.


Carl Wilhelm August Groos House, 1880

The King William District became the first designated Historic Neighborhood in Texas in 1967.


Alexander Sartor, Jr. House, 1882

The area currently boasts an arts and entertainment area with shops and restaurants, perfect for pedestrians who wish to enjoy walking tours.


Steve's Homestead, 1876



Norton, Polk, Mathis House

Photos courtesy of basstbn's Virtual Tourist Home Page.  For tours and additional information visit  The King William Association.org and visitsanantonio.com.  For the complete historical background on the area visit SanAntonioConservation.org.
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