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

Alexander and Alma Oppenheimer Halff House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

1. Alexander and Alma Oppenheimer Halff House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1904, this was the home of merchant, banker, rancher and civic leader Alexander Hart Halff and Alma (Oppenheimer) Halff, both members of prominent local families. This imposing residence was designed by C.A. Coughlin and Atlee B. Ayres and merges late 19th century architectural elements with early 20th century modernism. Features of the house include a pressed metal roof and boxed eaves. The family lived here until 1963.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 112.)

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 1904.

Location. 29° 26.519′ N, 98° 29.739′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Tobin Hill. It is at the intersection of Howard Street and West Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south on Howard Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Howard St, San Antonio TX 78212, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: L.B. Clegg House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rechel-Stumpf House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old San Pedro Springs (approx. 0.4 miles away); Committee on Public Safety (approx. 0.4 miles away); Otto Koehler House (approx. half a mile away); Venustiano Carranza in San Antonio (approx. half a mile away); The Madison Square Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . A.H. Halff House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the house, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Robert A. Shearer and John C. Ferguson; via National

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 8, 2023

2. Alexander and Alma Oppenheimer Halff House Marker

Archives) (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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 593 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.