Leonardo Romero House

Leonardo Romero House. . , This house is named for its first known residents, living here in 1868. Although construction dates are not known, the Washington Street wing lies along the course of the Presidio wall, completed in 1783. Leonardo Romero, a carpenter whose shop was located on the Meyer Street side, was well-known for his work on such landmarks as San Augustine Cathedral, the Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and early restoration at San Xavier Mission. The house, much altered, has variously served as residences, shops, offices, studios, restaurants, a gas station, photo laboratory, an art museum and classrooms., [Spanish marker] , Casa Leonardo Romero , El primer residente de que sabemos, Leonardo Romero, vivía en esta casa en 1868. Aunque la fecha de construcción no se sabe, la pared al lado de la calle Washington coincide con el muro del presidio, terminado en 1783. Romero era carpintero y su taller estaba al lado de la calle Meyer. Su trabajo era notable en la Catedral de San Agustín, el convento de monjas de San José, y la misión de San Xavier. Con alteraciones la casa ha servido de residencia, tienda de abarrotes, oficina, restaurán, gasolinera, laboratorio de fotos, museo de arte, y aulas escolares.