Edward Steves Homestead
Edward Steves Homestead, Second Empire mansion in King William Historic District, San Antonio, United States.
The limestone three-story residence at 509 King William Street features a mansard roof and 13-inch-thick exterior walls along the San Antonio River.
Built in 1876 for lumber company founder Edward Steves, architect Alfred Giles designed this residence that became a museum after Edna Steves Vaughan donated it in 1952.
The mansion displays the lifestyle of German merchants in Texas through original furniture pieces, including a mosaic table depicting St. Peter's Square.
The property contains four structures on 1.6 acres: the main house museum, carriage house from 1875, river house from 1913, and servants' quarters.
The River House contained one of San Antonio's first indoor swimming pools, while the main residence received early telephone lines and electric lighting installations.
Location: San Antonio
Architects: Alfred Giles
Architectural style: Second Empire style
Part of: King William Historic District
Address: 509 King William St.
GPS coordinates: 29.41278,-98.49500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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