La Villita, eastern boundary
This section of S. Alamo Street was commonly called the “Little Rhine” for the many German bars and restaurants located here. Looking to the left, many of the historic structures within La Villita are visible. The San Antonio Conservation Society owns the ca. 1855 Bombach House on the northeast corner of the La Villita Historic District and leases it to the Little Rhein Steakhouse. To the north, stands the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, built in 1967-68 for HemisFair. A giant crane lifted into place the prefabricated rooms, which were manufactured and almost completely furnished off-site. Construction took less than seven months to complete.
Looking northeast from the S. Alamo and Market Street intersection, note St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, constructed in 1868-1871. Built for the city’s German-Catholic population, the church is fondly known as St. Joske’s, for the former department store that surrounds it.
Looking northeast from the S. Alamo and Market Street intersection, note St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, constructed in 1868-1871. Built for the city’s German-Catholic population, the church is fondly known as St. Joske’s, for the former department store that surrounds it.
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Photo by Zintgraff Photography. 94.273, San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library
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La Villita, eastern boundary
515 Villita St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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