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Norton-Polk-Mathis House

San Antonio, Bexar County

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.

Marker Details

Address 401 King William St.
Location Description 401 King William St., San Antonio
Marker # 3615
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.414133, -98.49367

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