King William in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old S.J. Brooks Home
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023
1. Old S.J. Brooks Home Marker
Built about 1890, this stately late Victorian house combines various influences and styles. The architect was M. T. Eckles, and builder was T. R. Hertzberg, a local businessman. In 1909 Judge Sidney J. Brooks, noted lawyer and first judge of 57th District Court, bought this house. His son Sidney, Jr., (1895-1917), was one of the first U.S. cadets killed training for World War I duty. Brooks Air Force Base was named for him.
Erected 1969 by Texas Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 526.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Architecture • Law Enforcement • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 29° 24.441′ N, 98° 29.615′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in King William. It is at the intersection of Crofton Avenue and Constance Street, on the left when traveling north on Crofton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 Crofton Ave, San Antonio TX 78210, United States
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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: Silvestre Revueltas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schulze-Schilo House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carl Hilmar Guenther House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Hugman House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Biesenbach House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Edward Steves Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Edward Steves House (approx. 0.4 miles away); J.M. and Birdie Nix House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Also see . . .
1. South Alamo Street-South Mary's Street Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form submitted for the district, which includes the Brooks Home and was listed
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023
2. Old S.J. Brooks Home Marker
2. Sidney Johnson Brooks Jr. (1895-1917). Early Aviators website entry:
Brooks crashed upon his return to Kelly Field from the final qualifying flight for his commission and his pilot's wings on November 13, 1917. (Submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
