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This elegant three-story mansion, located in the King William Historic District on the east bank of the San Antonio River, was built in 1876 for Edward Steves, founder of the Steves Lumber Company. Alfred Giles, prominent San Antonio architect, is thought to be the designer of the ashlar limestone structure which features a concave mansard roof with decorative iron cresting and exhibits characteristic of the French Second Empire and the Italian Villa styles. In 1952, the property was donated to the San Antonio Conservation Society by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Vaughan in memory of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steves, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steves. The Steves Homestead has been maintained since 1954 as a historic house museum.
If you love the architecture of the King William area, this homestead offers an indoor tour. This house sits right on the river, and is in walking distance of the Guenther house. The tours are... Read more
Just moved to area and trying to learn about local history. This was a great stop on our tour today. The neighborhood (king William) is worth wandering around as well. Read more
I wrote a negative review a little over a year ago due to the disappointment I had in not being able to tour this home. However!!! Tammy at the historic district made things right and handled... Read more
Steves Homestead House Museum
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