La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hessler House
(The Canada House)
In the spirit of Inter-American Cooperation, the Hessler House was designated The Canada House by the framers of the NYA restoration project.
A stone-lined cistern is located on the south side of the house. Water was collected from the roof gutters and carried into the cistern by downspouts.
Erected by La Villita Tenants Association and the San Antonio Conservation Society. (Marker Number P.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 29° 25.294′ N, 98° 29.374′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker can be reached from South Presa Street south of Villita Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Weaving Building And Kiln (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hessler House (a few steps from this marker); Tejada House (a few steps from this marker); Bolivar Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juarez (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dosch-Rische House (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Star Cleaning and Dye Works (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.