The 1883 Dashiell House, once a brothel in San Antonio’s red-light district before serving as a nursery, is now eligible to become a designated landmark—against the will of its owner.
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Historical commission approves Whitt Printing building partial demo
The city Historic and Design Review Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to support a proposal to demolish part of the historic Whitt Printing building in west downtown while preserving its façade and concrete structure.
Partial demo of Whitt Printing building considered after city deems it unstable
A historic Whitt Printing building in west downtown could soon be cleared for partial demolition, even after the city’s historical commission voted last month not to let that happen.
Lim family pursuing Whitt Printing Co. building demolition in west downtown San Antonio despite commission denial
The family that owns the Golden Star Café in west downtown is taking the unusual step of asking the city to strip a building of its historic designation after the Historic and Design Review Commission denied a bid to demolish it earlier this month.
Request to demolish historic building next to Golden Star Café denied
The city’s Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday voted down a request to demolish a historic building next to the Golden Star Café in west downtown to clear the way for potential development.
City commission approves Rosario’s new restaurant despite campaign led by Maverick owner
A mobilization on social media failed to keep the city’s Historic and Design Review Commission (HRDC) from approving a plan to build a new Rosario’s restaurant, which would all but enclose the patio of neighboring Maverick Texas Brasserie.
Trailblazing downtown apartment tower wins initial approval from HDRC
Weston Urban’s plan to build downtown’s tallest residential building, a 32-story apartment tower, took a step forward on Wednesday when a city board granted its design conceptual approval.
Rosario’s plan to demolish majority of San Antonio’s El Mirador building receives first approval
Restaurateur Lisa Wong received conceptual approval from a city commission on Wednesday to demolish most of the old El Mirador building on South St. Mary’s Street so she can build a new home for Southtown staple Rosario’s.