La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dosch-Rische House
The coursed ashlar pattern of the caliche block walls is emphasized by raised mortar joints. Elaborate gingerbread detailing, made more affordable by late-nineteenth century manufacturing technology, decorates the South Presa Street facade.
Erected by La Villita Tenants Association and the San Antonio Conservation Society. (Marker Number V.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 29° 25.275′ N, 98° 29.378′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Presa Street and East Nueva Street. The marker is located in the southwestern section of the La Villita Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 South Presa Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New York Star Cleaning and Dye Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Hessler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Shafer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Weaving Building And Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hessler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tejada House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bolivar Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.