Marker Inscription
Home of distinguished Texas artists. In 1878, Robert J. Onderdonk (1852-1917), a noted landscape and portrait painter, gave impetus to the realistic style of painting in Texas by settling in San Antonio. Parents of his bride, Emily Gould, built this house in 1882. Here the artists' children were born and pursued their careers, keeping open house for painters. His son Julian (1882-1922) was an honored painter if impressionistic landscapes. Daughter Eleanor (1884-1964) a well-known miniaturist, art curator of the Witte Museum, 1927-1958. Mrs. L. H. Onderdonk, widow of a second son, has preserved the house. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1973
About this site
Gould-Onderdonk House is a historical marker in San Antonio, Bexar County, dedicated in 1973. 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 29.4499, -98.4954 near San Antonio. The nearest cataloged historic site is Barnes--Laird House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Roy and Madge Hearne House, Otto Koehler House, and Franklin, Thomas H., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013355. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
