La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Weaving Building And Kiln
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
1. The Weaving Building And Kiln Marker
One of the original purposes of the La Villita restoration project was to promote arts and crafts, and the kiln and weaving building were part of the program. The kiln was used to fire clay pavers, plaques and other materials used in the restoration of La Villita, and later for the crafts programs that were taught here. The weaving building provided space for another NYA craft program. The craft classes taught in La Villita for many years eventually led to the development of the Southwest Craft Center.
Erected by La Villita Tenants Association and the San Antonio Conservation Society. (Marker Number R.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 29° 25.291′ N, 98° 29.368′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It can be reached from South Presa Street south of Villita Street
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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: Tejada House (here, next to this marker); Hessler House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hessler House (a few steps from this marker); Bolivar Hall (a few steps from this marker); Caxias House (a few steps from this marker); Herrera House (a few steps from this marker); San Martin House (a few steps from this marker); Benito Juarez (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
2. The Weaving Building And Kiln Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
3. The NYA Kiln
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
