Protestant Home for Destitute Children

Organized in 1886 as the San Antonio Home for Destitute Children, the Protestant Home for Destitute Children moved into this building in December 1890. The orphanage continued in operation at this site until 1926, when it relocated to larger facilities. This building, designed by noted Texas architect James Riely Gordon, features an unusual mixture of stylistic elements and was intended to blend well with its residential surroundings. Later uses of the structure included a Catholic mission and residential apartments. (1991)

Protestant Home for Destitute Children is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 236 historical markers documented in Bexar County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 503 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4470, -98.5225 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lerma's Nite Club (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wesley Peacock House, Battle of the Alazan, and Committee on Public Safety.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5029004133. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.