San Antonio Loan and Trust, 1901
Noted philanthropist and businessman George W. Brackenridge built both the elaborate Moorish-inspired bank and the Loan and Trust buildings. Brackenridge made the top three floors of the Loan and Trust Building his residence. Legend has it that he kept a cow in the roof garden of the bank to assure himself fresh milk. The bank, originally established ca. 1866 as the San Antonio National Bank by Brackenridge, later became First National Bank of San Antonio.
Brackenridge is best known for his role in developing the San Antonio Waterworks and in deeding Brackenridge Park to the city. A Texas Historical Marker commemorates the buildings.
Brackenridge is best known for his role in developing the San Antonio Waterworks and in deeding Brackenridge Park to the city. A Texas Historical Marker commemorates the buildings.
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89.175, San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library
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San Antonio Loan and Trust, 1901
239 E Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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