Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
South Texas Building
Established 1919 - Renovated 1982
Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2023
1. South Texas Building Marker
Inscription.
South Texas Building. Established 1919 - Renovated 1982. Records for this site date back to February 25, 1793, when the Spanish government granted the land to settler Matias del Rio. He planted six pecks of corn. The land was good, and his harvests are reported to have been excellent. In 1919, this building was constructed. At the time, it was San Antonio's tallest structure and Texas' most costly bank building. It was known as the "million dollar bank." Over the years, many of San Antonio's most highly esteemed professionals, prominent physicians and prestigious companies have officed here, and the South Texas Building stands as a symbol to the economic development of the city. Completely renovated in 1982, the building is today an excellent example of early 20th century "Sullivanesque" architecture. On February 25, 1982, one hundred and eighty-nine years after Matias del Rio first received the land, a dedication ceremony was held to commemorate the building's restoration. Several artifacts were placed in a time capsule in this cornerstone--among them a handful of maize.
Records for this site date back to February 25, 1793, when the Spanish government granted the land to settler Matias del Rio. He planted six pecks of corn. The land was good, and his harvests are reported to have been excellent. In 1919, this building was constructed. At the time, it was San Antonio's tallest structure and Texas' most costly bank building. It was known as the "million dollar bank." Over the years, many of San Antonio's most highly esteemed professionals, prominent physicians and prestigious companies have officed here, and the South Texas Building stands as a symbol to the economic development of the city. Completely renovated in 1982, the building is today an excellent example of early 20th century "Sullivanesque" architecture. On February 25, 1982, one hundred and eighty-nine years after Matias del Rio first received the land, a dedication ceremony was held to commemorate the building's restoration. Several artifacts were placed in a time capsule in this cornerstone--among them a handful of maize.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1793.
Location. 29° 25.594′ N, 98° 29.39′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Houston Street and
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Navarro Street, on the right when traveling west on Houston Street. The marker is located on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The South Texas Building Marker is located on the corner of the building
Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2023
3. The view of the South Texas Building and Marker from across the street
Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2023
4. The South Texas Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
