Barnes-Laird House - San Antonio, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 26.955 W 098° 29.667
14R E 549026 N 3257866
Situated at a primary intersection within the City of San Antonio Monte Vista Historic District, the Barnes-Laird House is an excellent example of a substantial early 20th century Classical Revival residence.
Waymark Code: WMZP7M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 3

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"The Barnes-Laird House is a two-story, rectangular residence built of wood frame construction with a painted, masonry veneer. The main block features a composition hipped roof with gablets surmounting the south and east porches. The principal (south) facade is dominated by a two-tiered veranda supported by four Giant Order fluted Corinthian columns; there are entablatures at both first and second floor levels. This facade is symmetrical with a center front door flanked by sidelights and segmental arch transom, all filled with original beveled glass. Most of the openings in the original structure exterior walls are articulated with slightly projecting stone lintels and sills; windows are one-over-one sash, and those on the south front of the house feature louvered blinds. A smaller door and flanking windows are repeated on the second floor."

Street address:
103 W. Ashby Pl
San Antonio, TX USA


County / Borough / Parish: Bexar County

Year listed: 1988

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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