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

Oscar and Rachel Berman House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

1. Oscar and Rachel Berman House Marker

Inscription. Jewish-Russian immigrant Oscar Berman was in Texas by the 1880s. He wed Rachel “Ray” Finklestein c. 1890 and became a businessman in Luling, Caldwell County, partnering with Getzel Zadek. They later opened a wholesale liquor business in San Antonio. With Prohibition in 1918, they branched into other businesses, including loans. In 1906, work began on the Berman House, designed by noted architect Harvey L. Page. The Neoclassical design with Prairie influences features Corinthian and Doric columns, deep eaves, corbelled chimneys, and a full-height entry with unique inward-curving first-floor porch. Enlarged with wings in the 1920s, the home has since been restored to its original design.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2006

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13621.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 29° 24.807′ N, 98° 29.556′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Arsenal. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Street and East Sheridan

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Street, on the right when traveling north on Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 338 Madison St, San Antonio TX 78204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chabot House (within shouting distance of this marker); Norton-Polk-Mathis House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alfred Giles House (about 500 feet away); Elias and Lucy Edmonds House (about 500 feet away); Charles F.A. and Emilie Hummel House (about 500 feet away); The Hugman House (about 600 feet away); J.M. and Birdie Nix House (about 600 feet away); Mary Virginia Burkholder (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . King William Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination submitted for the district, which includes the Berman House and was listed in 1972. (Prepared by Wayne Bell and Roxanne Williamson, Texas State Historical Survey Committee; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

2. Oscar and Rachel Berman House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.