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Old Edward Steves (Stevens) House

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San Antonio, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 24' 45.3996", -98° 29' 42.5976"
 
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    Excellent example of Lavish Victorian architecture of late 1800s. Built in 1874 by German immigrant Eduard Steves, founder of a family promient in city financial and social circles. Stuccoed limestone exterior walls are 13 thick. The richly decoraed front porch reflects skilled carpentry and millwork. Rain water once drained into a cistern formthe Mansard roof. The San Antonio conservation society acquired house in 1958.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Old Edward Steves (Stevens) House Historical Marker Location Map, San Antonio, Texas