Midtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
David J. and May Bock Woodward House
(The Women's Club of San Antonio Clubhouse)
Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021
1. David J. and May Bock Woodward House Marker
In 1904 renowned architect Atlee B. Ayres designed this house for the family of May Bock and David J. Woodward, a prominent business man and contractor. May was instrumental in designing the house, working closely with Ayres on the plans. David Woodward was the builder. May sold the house to the Women's Club of San Antonio in 1926 after the death of her husband. The house is an imposing example of Classical Revival style architecture.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995
2nd Plaque
(Woman's Club of San Antonio)
Has been listed in the
National Register
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the
Interior
1996
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13398.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 29° 27.024′ N, 98° 29.976′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of San Pedro Avenue and West French Place, on the right when traveling south on San Pedro
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Woman's Club of San Antonio (here, next to this marker); Jay Adams House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy and Madge Hearne House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Otto Koehler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belknap Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Committee on Public Safety (approx. ¼ mile away); Old San Pedro Springs (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021
2. The David J. and May Bock Woodward House Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021
3. The view of the David J. and May Bock Woodward House
The Women’s Club of San Antonio
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
