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

The Thiele Cottage

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

1. The Thiele Cottage Marker

Inscription. Built in 1890 for San Antonio business and civic leader August Thiele, Jr., this high Victorian raised cottage was designed by noted architect James Riely Gordon. Of particular importance is the structure's outstanding and unusual porch with its distinctive wagon-bow arch and radiating spindles, set beneath a triangular gable. Both modest and unique, the home was owned by the Thiele family for eight decades.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5461.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. 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° 25.792′ N, 98° 28.992′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It is on 6th Street north of Avenue E, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 6th St, San Antonio TX 78215, 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: Engelman-Muench House (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wolfson House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Scottish Rite Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Flannery House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beversdorff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flooding & Dams (approx. ¼ mile away); Maverick-Carter House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . .
1. Thiele House and Thiele Cottage (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the houses, which were jointly listed in 1983. (Prepared by Julie Wendler Strong; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. James Riely Gordon. He was an architect who practiced in San Antonio until 1902 and then in New York City, where he established a national reputation. J. Riely Gordon is best known for his landmark county courthouses, in particular those in Texas. Working during the state's "Golden Age" (1883-1898) of courthouse construction, Gordon saw 18 of his designs erected from 1885 to 1901; today 12 remain. (Alchetron) (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

2. The Thiele Cottage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.