Wolfson House

Historical marker location:

415 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas

( 415 Broadway, San Antonio)

Marker installed: 1969

Fine example of late Victorian architecture. Built 1888-1889 as residence by a leading post-civil war San Antonio merchant, Saul Wolfson (1830-1923). Constructed of brick with quoined stone corners, ornate carved stone pediments. Lavish interiors have moorish light fixtures have moorish light fixtures; marble mantels in the palors and dining room; inlaid paneling in wainscots; parquet floors; and fireplaces in all rooms except the kitchen.

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