T. C. Frost Wool Warehouse
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Marker Inscription
A former Texas Ranger and confederate soldier, Thomas C. Frost (1833-1903) began wool commission business as part of his mercantile enterprise in the 1870s. He purchased wool from producers throughout the state and stored it in warehouses on this site until prices increased. His storage facilities enabled wool producers to avoid selling their crops when the market was low, thus building up the industry. Frost gradually began to act as a banker for his customers and eventually gave up his other businesses to create the Frost National Bank.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
A former Texas Ranger and Confederate soldier, Thomas C. Frost turned to the wool commission trade in San Antonio in the 1870s, buying wool from producers statewide and storing it in warehouses on this site until prices rose. By letting growers avoid selling into a low market, his storage business helped build up the Texas wool industry. Frost gradually began acting as a banker for his customers and ultimately founded the Frost National Bank.
Why it matters
The warehouse marks the crossroads where the Texas wool trade and frontier commerce grew into one of the state's enduring banking institutions.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- Spanish Governor's Palace0.1 mi away
- Centro de Artes0.3 mi away
- Artpace0.3 mi away · 445 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum0.3 mi away
- Briscoe Western Art Museum0.4 mi away · 210 West Market Street
- Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks0.4 mi away
Attractions
- River boat boarding0.2 mi away
- Casa Navarro State Historical Site0.3 mi away
- River boat boarding0.4 mi away
- La Villita0.4 mi away
- Sea Life Aquarium0.5 mi away · 849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX
- River boat boarding0.6 mi away
Food & drink
- Texas de Brazil0.3 mi away · 313 East Houston Street, San Antonio
- Paesanos Riverwalk0.3 mi away · 111 Crockett Way, San Antonio, TX
- Landry's Seafood House0.3 mi away · 517 North Presa Street, San Antonio, TX
- Saltgrass Steak House0.3 mi away
- The Local Bar0.3 mi away
- Mad Dogs British Pub0.3 mi away · 123 Losoya Street
Places to stay
- Holiday Inn Riverwalk0.1 mi away · 217 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
- Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio0.2 mi away · 205 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
- Mokara Hotel and Spa0.2 mi away · 212 West Crockett Street, San Antonio, TX
- Omni La Mansión del Rio0.2 mi away · 112 College Street, San Antonio
- The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio0.2 mi away · 420 West Market Street, San Antonio
- Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk, TX0.2 mi away · 603 Navarro Street, San Antonio, TX
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