La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William and Mary Ann Richter House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

1. William and Mary Ann Richter House Marker

Inscription. La Villita neighborhood reflects the influence of immigrants as San Antonio grew, from Spanish settlers in the late 1760s, to German, Swiss and French families coming in the 1840s. Records indicate William and Mary Ann (Mozer) Richter, both German immigrants, built their home here in 1868-69, reportedly for access to leeches in the acequia, or irrigation ditch. A barber, licensed also as surgeon and dentist, Richter used the leeches in his practice. His heirs sold the home in 1947 to the Ysidro Zepeda family, who occupied it until the 1990s. Retaining its historic design, the stuccoed limestone building serves as a reminder of the early German population of the city. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2002

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13156.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 29° 25.132′ N, 98° 29.401′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is on South Presa Street 0.1 miles north of East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the front wall of the building

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on the left side of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 South Presa Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ernst Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega (within shouting distance of this marker); El Quartel (El Cuartel) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anton Wulff House (about 500 feet away); Commemorating (about 600 feet away); King William Neighborhood (about 700 feet away); The German-English School Buildings (about 700 feet away); St. John's Lutheran Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The front of the William and Mary Ann Richter House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

2. The front of the William and Mary Ann Richter House and Marker

The view of the William and Mary Ann Richter House from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022

3. The view of the William and Mary Ann Richter House from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.