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

Dosch-Rische House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. Dosch-Rische House Marker

Inscription. Ernest Dosch and Ulrich Rische, proprietors of the Deer Horn Saloon, built this house sometime in the early 1880's. The family of Simon Gans, a dealer in cotton, wool, and hides, lived here until Dosch sold the home in 1906 to the Clauss Family. Charles Clauss, a contractor, and later his son, Hugo Clauss, lived here until the property was acquired by the San Antonio Development Agency in 1965. Another house immediately to the south was demolished at that time for the widening of Nueva Street prior to HemisFair '68.

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. It can be reached from

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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.

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: 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

The entrance to the Dosch-Rische House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. The entrance to the Dosch-Rische House and Marker

(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.

The view of the Dosch-Rische House and Marker from the La Villita Historic Village. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

3. The view of the Dosch-Rische House and Marker from the La Villita Historic Village.

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 231 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.