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Businessman and Civic Leader Emil Elmendorf (1850-1898) had this residence constructed in 1884 while he was part owner of Elmendorf and Co. a large San Antonio hardware firm. Designed by noted architect Alfred Giles, the house incorporates both Greek Revival and Victorian styling. It is one of the city's few remaining examples of the raised cottage plan, which features a basement above ground with the main floor on the second level.
Elmendorf, Emil is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 239 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 542 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4329, -98.4728 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hays Street Bridge (historic place), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Morrison, William J., Jr., House, The Southwell Company, and Uhl, Gustav, House and Store.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029001467. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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