This three-story Victorian home was built in 1876 for German immigrant Edward Steves, the founder of the Steves Lumber Company. It's furnished with original furniture, china, linens,... the works. The San Antonio Conservation Society rescued it and gives regular tours, but today they were closed for a private tour...us!!
San Antonio (and most of Texas's Hill Country) was settled by German immigrants. The Steves Family was from Germany and the Christmas decorations were awesome and typical of the Victorian era.
I love this garland but check out the pocket doors that open between the family parlor and the dining room! That's the original glass.
"Excellent example of lavish Victorian architecture of late 1800s. Built in 1876 by German immigrant Edward Steves, founder of a family prominent in city financial and social circles. Stuccoed limestone exterior walls are 13" thick. The richly decorated front porch reflects skilled carpentry and millwork. Rain water once drained into a cistern from the mansard roof. The San Antonio Conservation Society acquired house in 1953. Recorded Texas historic Landmark - 1972."
This house is NOT the Steves House.... it's next door. But it was just too cool not to photograph.
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