In 2002, the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, in conjunction with the San Antonio Conservation Society, initiated a survey to comprehensively identify the city's historic resources. The original survey area covered the original city limits as defined in 1856 and encompasses a land area of 36 square miles with an estimated 62,000 resources.
Today, the effort has been expanded to include areas far outside the original 36 square miles, including the Roosevelt and S. Presa corridors between downtown and the Missions, the Old Highway 90 corridor, mid-century modern resources on Broadway near 410 and much more.
The purpose of the survey is to proactively identify historically significant properties and areas to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of San Antonio and assist in informing decisions regarding the demolition of previously non-inventoried historic resources. Identification and documentation of the city's historic resources assists in maintaining the cultural and historical character that makes San Antonio unique. It provides for economic development potential, serves as an education tool for residents of the community, and provides a comprehensive "snapshot" of the city's historic resources.
Through the participation of hundreds of volunteers, all buildings, structures, and objects currently inventoried have been photo-documented and recorded on survey inventory forms. Information about architectural style, year constructed, exterior materials and alterations has been documented.
Southern Music
River North house
San Pedro Park Branch Library