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L. B. Clegg House

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

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A native of North Carolina, Luther Bynum Clegg (1873-1955) founded the San Antonio Printing Company. He commissioned noted architect Harvey Page (1859-1934) to design this house in 1901-02. Page later characterized the residence as one of his most interesting. Page is believed to have remodeled the structure after Roy M. Bitel purchased it from Clegg in 1925. Mrs. Josephine Haltom Henning acquired the property in 1937.

Erected by Texas Historical Commission

The Story

Luther Bynum Clegg, a North Carolina native who founded the San Antonio Printing Company, commissioned noted architect Harvey Page to design this house in 1901-02. Page, who called it one of his most interesting works, is believed to have remodeled the residence after Roy Bitel bought it in 1925. The home later passed to Josephine Haltom Henning in 1937.

Why it matters

The Clegg House reflects the confident craftsmanship of turn-of-the-century San Antonio, when a rising business class commissioned distinctive homes from celebrated architects.

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