Midtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
L.B. Clegg House
A native of North Carolina, Luther Bynum Clegg (1873-1955) founded the San Antonio Printing Company. He commissioned noted architect Harvey Page (1859-1934) to design this house in 1901-02. Page later characterized the residence as one of his most interesting. Page is believed to have remodeled the structure after Roy M. Beitel purchased it from Clegg in 1925. Mrs. Josephine Haltom Henning acquired the property in 1937.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 916.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 29° 26.643′ N, 98° 29.724′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of West Park Avenue and Howard Street, on the right when traveling west on West Park Avenue. The marker is located on the front door of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 West Park Avenue, San Antonio TX 78212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old San Pedro Springs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Committee on Public Safety (approx. 0.3 miles away); Otto Koehler House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roy and Madge Hearne House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Monte Vista Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road (approx. half a mile away); David J. and May Bock Woodward House (approx. half a mile away); The Women's Club of San Antonio (approx. half a mile away). 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 June 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.