Medical Arts Building, 1926
Originally, the Medical Arts Building housed doctors’ offices and a hospital. Renovated for hotel use in 1985, it was renamed the Emily Morgan for the legendary “Yellow Rose of Texas.”
The building stands as a focal point at the east end of Houston Street and is noted for its Gothic terracotta details, including gargoyles. North of the hotel, two exceptional buildings are visible: the 1929 San Antonio Express Building (on the left) with its sculptured entrance by Pompeo Coppini; and the 1922-24 Scottish Rite Cathedral (on the right), designed by Ralph Cameron, with bronze doors by Coppini.
The building stands as a focal point at the east end of Houston Street and is noted for its Gothic terracotta details, including gargoyles. North of the hotel, two exceptional buildings are visible: the 1929 San Antonio Express Building (on the left) with its sculptured entrance by Pompeo Coppini; and the 1922-24 Scottish Rite Cathedral (on the right), designed by Ralph Cameron, with bronze doors by Coppini.
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Medical Arts Building, Z-0507-118645, Zintgraff Collection, University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections.
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Medical Arts Building, 1926
705 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
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