Fairmount Hotel, The - San Antonio, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 29° 25.226 W 098° 29.293
14R E 549644 N 3254676
Historic hotel in San Antonio.
Waymark Code: WM39N5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
Views: 43

"Built in 1906, the Fairmount Hotel is an example of the type of commercial establishment that characterized the prosperity of the turn-of-the-century San Antonio. This 3- story masonry, cast iron and wood frame structure is typical of commercial buildings that once lined the streets between downtown San Antonio and the train stations. Each had commercial enterprises on the ground floors and rooms for rent above. With the new addition completed in September of 1986, the current hotel houses 37 rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar and conference facilities. The interiors of both original and addition utilize the original profiles of casings and other wood trim as well as wood flooring in some guest rooms, the restaurant and bar." ~ Texas Historic Commission
Street address:
401 S. Alamo
San Antonio, TexasB


County / Borough / Parish: Bexar County

Year listed: 1988

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic

Current function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic

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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