Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site facts for kids
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Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site
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Yturri–Edmunds House
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 Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site
Location in Texas
Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site
Location in the United States
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| Location | 128 Mission Road (Yellostone at Mission) Bexar County, Texas |
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| NRHP reference No. | 96000870 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 8, 1996 |
The Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site is a special place in San Antonio, Texas, where you can learn about history. It includes an old house and a working mill. This site is important because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bexar County, Texas, which means it's recognized for its historical value. The house and mill were also named a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1966.
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A Look Back: The Yturri–Edmunds Story
This historic site has a long and interesting past. It all started in the early 1800s. At that time, Mexico had a rule called the General Colonization Law. This law allowed people to get land grants.
Manuel Yturri de Castillo's Land
Manuel Yturri de Castillo received a large piece of land. This land used to belong to Mission Concepcion. Manuel was born in Spain but later moved to Mexico. He worked for Spanish merchants. They sent him to San Antonio.
In 1821, Manuel married Maria Josefa Rodriguez. Her family was among the first Canary Islanders to arrive in the area. They came all the way back in 1731.
Passing Down Through Generations
When Manuel Yturri de Castillo passed away, his land went to his family. Many years later, his granddaughter, Ernestine Edmunds, decided to give the property to the San Antonio Conservation Society (SACS). SACS is a group that works to protect historic places. They took over the property in 1961.
Exploring the Historic Site Today
The Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site is more than just an old house. It's a collection of historic buildings that show what life was like long ago.
The Historic Yturri–Edmunds House
The main house at the site is made of adobe blocks. Experts believe Manuel Yturri de Castillo built it between 1840 and 1860. In 1996, this house was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bexar County, Texas.
The San Antonio Conservation Society (SACS) started a big project in 1964. They worked to fix up the house. This included making repairs, rebuilding the porch, and restoring the inside of the house.
The Working Grist Mill
There is also a grist mill on the property. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. People think this mill was already there when Manuel Yturri de Castillo bought the land.
In 1964, the mill was completely restored. Ernst Schuchard and Marvin Eickenroht helped with this important work. Today, the mill can still operate!
Other Historic Buildings
- Carriage House: An old carriage house was moved to the site. It was built in 1881 and originally stood on the Oge property. SACS bought it in 1964 and moved it here after restoring it.
- Postert Home: Another historic home was moved to the site in 1984. It was built by Cristof Postert and was originally on South Flores Street. This house is made of caliche and stone.
Visiting the Site
The San Antonio Conservation Society runs the Yturri–Edmunds Historic Site as a museum. You can visit by making an appointment. There is an admission fee to help keep the site running. If you give them two weeks' notice, you can even see the old grist mill in action!
