Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women
Photographed By R. C.
1. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker
Inscription.
San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women. . On May 13, 1907, the San Antonio Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was organized in the Menger Hotel. Anna Hertzberg was elected president by the 15 charter members. The council immediately became active in the development of social services in the city, establishing a night school to provide English instruction to adult immigrants and organizing projects to address such concerns as literacy and public health. In the 1930s, members established a neonatal and well baby clinic. They set up a day care center for working mothers in support of the 1940s war effort and developed the Lighthouse for the Blind during that time, as well. The council continues its work, assessing the needs of the community and creating or assisting agencies to assume council-initiated projects as self-sustaining interests.
On May 13, 1907, the San Antonio Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was organized in the Menger Hotel. Anna Hertzberg was elected president by the 15 charter members. The council immediately became active in the development of social services in the city, establishing a night school to provide English instruction to adult immigrants and organizing projects to address such concerns as literacy and public health. In the 1930s, members established a neonatal and well baby clinic. They set up a day care center for working mothers in support of the 1940s war effort and developed the Lighthouse for the Blind during that time, as well. The council continues its work, assessing the needs of the community and creating or assisting agencies to assume council-initiated projects as self-sustaining interests.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12360.)
Location. 29° 25.492′ N, 98° 29.189′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is on East Crockett Street just east of Alamo Plaza. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Menger Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Barbed Wire Demonstration (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed By R. C.
2. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker
Marker is out of view to the left of the hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
