Midtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Belknap Place
Built in 1914, Belknap Place was at the forefront of the new pavement technology. It was constructed with an innovative patented process called "Granitoid" which used a two-layer placement of concrete. This process has enabled the street to survive 100 years without significant repair. The stamped brick pattern of the road provided a non-slip surface for horseshoes.
Construction of the street was approved in 1914 by Mayor Clinton S. Brown and was to start at Dewey Place and end at West Agarita Avenue (0.7 miles). The construction contract of $37,685.66, paid to the Texas Granitoid Company, was split by the city and property owners. This significant piece of engineering history, and one of the oldest surviving concrete streets in the United States is still fully functional and is a reminder of the era of burgeoning automotive transportation and innovative construction technology.
Erected 2014 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18014.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 29° 27.219′ N, 98° 29.841′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of Belknap Street and West Mistletoe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Belknap Street. The marker is located along the east side of Belknap Street near the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jay Adams House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Anthony Catholic School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roy and Madge Hearne House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Woman's Club of San Antonio (approx. ¼ mile away); David J. and May Bock Woodward House (approx. ¼ mile away); Monte Vista Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Otto Koehler House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Also see . . . Alamo Cement Company. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on January 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.