Navarro, Jose Antonio, House Complex - San Antonio, Texas
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BruceS
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Home and office buildings of a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence in San Antonio, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM39C7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/29/2008
Views: 17
"Jose Antonio Navarro Houses located at 228-232 S. Laredo Street. Site of home and law office of famed Texas patriot, one of two native-born signers of Texas declaration of Independence. The complex was built about 1850 following Navarro's escape from prison in Mexico after his capture as a member of ill-fated Santa Fe Expedition mounted by the Republic of Texas. Site bought and restored by San Antonio Conservation Society in 1962. Deed to the State of Texas in 1975 as a State Historic Site under direction of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Open to the public. National Register Site, Texas State and City of San Antonio Landmark." ~ text of marker
As of January 1, 2008 the site is managed by the Texas Historical Commission.
Street address:
228--232 S. Loredo St.
San Antonio, Texas
County / Borough / Parish: Bexar County
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum
Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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