Historic and Design Review Commission Archives - San Antonio Report

Billy Mitchell Village, a housing complex that once housed post-war military families stationed at Kelly and Lackland Air Force bases, could soon be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Business & Development

’50s-era military housing nominated for National Register of Historic Places

by Shari Biediger December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

The Historic and Design Review Commission approved a request to designate former military housing near Port SA a historic landmark.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is planning to demolish this house at 312 West Courtland Place to make way for the lot’s sale.

Business & Development

Tobin Hill home at risk of demolition due to state law designed to shield religious entities

by Shari Biediger November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

With HDRC approval, Hemisfair’s Civic Park and La Villita hotel projects closer to reality

by Shari Biediger November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Business & Development

Pearl owners plan to turn Samuels Glass site into market with restaurants and offices

by Shari Biediger November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Construction continues on Maverick Plaza at La Villita on Monday.

Business & Development

Dirt turning in historic La Villita to recast plaza as culinary destination

by Shari Biediger September 20, 2021September 27, 2021

The Dashiell House located at 503 Urban Loop will be declared a historic landmark following a vote by the Historic and Design Review Commission to preserve the former brothel-turned orphanage.

Business & Development

Century-old former brothel and orphanage, ‘remnant of Laredito’ takes first step toward historic status

by Shari Biediger September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Cars are parked outside of the old WOAI radio station last century.

Business & Development

Owner of historic radio and TV station planning partial demolition for new hotel and condo tower

by Shari Biediger August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

A new 10-story apartment and retail building has been approved for construction near the Pearl.

Business & Development

City commission approves plans for 10-story apartment tower near the Pearl

by Shari Biediger August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

Business & Development

Preservationists seek historic designation for former brothel-turned-orphanage on West Side

by Shari Biediger July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Crews started to demolish a portion of the Whitt Printing Company building in the Cattleman Square Historic District on Thursday.

Business & Development

Demolition work at historic Whitt building in Cattleman Square hits a snag

by Shari Biediger June 17, 2021June 17, 2021