Monte Vista Historic District
Geographic: 29.451048,-98.494148
Location: 117 East French Place, San Antonio
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Marker Text: One of several San Antonio suburbs created between 1890 and 1930 Monte Vista has retained much of its historic character from that time. City brewery president Otto Koehler, oilman Ed Galt west Texas cattleman Alfred Gage, veterinary surgeon, J.C. Talcott and former San Antonio mayor and New Deal congressman Maury Maverick were among the many prominent state and local business and civic leaders who built their homes in this area.
The neighborhood is an eclectic blend of many styles of architecture, including Georgian and Renaissance revival, Mediterranean, Neo-Spanish, Victorian, and Art Deco architects such as J. Riely Gordon who is best known for a number of the homes in Monte Vista, while H. A Reuter designed the distinctive Renaissance revival mansion at 14 east Kings Highway for cattle baron Herbert Kokernot. San Antonio architect Robert Kelly designed the 8-story Bushnell apartment building, which is the tallest structure in the district. Characterized by its distinctive homes and colorful history Monte Vista is a reminder of San Antonio's growth and turn-of-the-century development. (1985) |
