Details for Gustav Blersch House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507016997

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Marker Number 16997
Atlas Number 5507016997
Marker Title Gustav Blersch House
Index Entry Blersch, Gustav, House
Address 213 Washington St.
City San Antonio
County Bexar
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 549209
UTM Northing 3254260
Subject Codes
Marker Year 2011
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text This house is one of three standing Antebellum structures in the King William Historic District. Gustav Blersch, a German immigrant, importer and retail dealer, built this two-story limestone home in 1860 with designer Gustave Freisleben and contractor John Hermann Kampmann. Blersch sold the property to banker James T. Thornton in 1871. The Thorntons enlarged the house, adding a two-story rear wing and bay window. From 1883 to 1905, the home was owned by numerous families. In 1905 it was purchased by William Clarkson. Porches were enclosed and a sleeping porch added c. 1920. In 1948 the home was sold to cousins, the Watson family, who continue to care for this historic structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011
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