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
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William and Mary Ann Richter House. . 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
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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. Marker 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
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building 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.
2. The front of the William and Mary Ann Richter House and Marker
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 145 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.