Details for Norton-Polk-Mathis House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5029003615
Data
| Marker Number | 3615 |
| Atlas Number | 5029003615 |
| Marker Title | Norton-Polk-Mathis House |
| Index Entry | Norton-Polk-Mathis House |
| Address | 401 King William St. |
| City | San Antonio |
| County | Bexar |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 549119 |
| UTM Northing | 3253976 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 401 King William St., San Antonio |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | This site, from lower lands of Mission San Antonio De Valero, later part of the Vicente Amador Spanish Grant, was bought 1869 by merchant Russel C. Norton, who began building in 1876. HOuse grew with additions of a second story, Victorian Gingerbread rear Gallery, and Italian Renaissance Revival Tower. Later owners were rancher Edwin Polk and renowned trail Bossa and cattleman Ike T. Pryor. Business leader Walter N. Mathis restored Mansion in 1968. |