The Stockman Building
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Erected 1867 to house shop of Diedrich Heye (1837-96), German-born master leather craftsman who made in this building the fine saddles, bridles, and harness required for ranching and trail driving. He was merchant to Capt. Richard King of King Ranch and other historic cattlemen. The Stockman Corporation, in tribute to its history, in 1970 restored and is preserving the original Victorian brick facade and native limestone walls. The architecture features handsome arched windows and an elaborate cornice with parapet. Cartouche shows the name of the builder. (1971)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Erected in 1867, this San Antonio building housed the workshop of Diedrich Heye, a German-born master leather craftsman who made the saddles, bridles, and harness that outfitted the great age of Texas ranching and trail driving. Among his customers was Captain Richard King of the legendary King Ranch. A century later the building was restored in tribute to its history, its Victorian brick facade, arched windows, and native limestone walls preserved.
Why it matters
The shop connects the wave of German immigration to Texas with the cattle-drive era, showing how skilled artisans in town equipped the ranchers and cowboys who drove the open-range economy.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- Briscoe Western Art Museumnearby · 210 West Market Street
- Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks0.1 mi away
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium0.1 mi away
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum0.2 mi away
- Alamo Vistor Center and Museum (coming 2027)0.2 mi away
- Ralston Family Collections Center0.2 mi away
Attractions
- River boat boardingnearby
- River boat boarding0.2 mi away
- La Villita0.2 mi away
- Sea Life Aquarium0.2 mi away · 849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX
- River boat boarding0.2 mi away
- Yanaguana Garden0.3 mi away
Food & drink
- The Original Mexican Restaurantnearby
- Cafe Olenearby
- Agave Barnearby
- Lone Star Cafenearby
- Michelino'snearby
- Dick's Last Resort San Antonionearby
Places to stay
- Hotel Contessanearby · 306 West Market Street
- Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk0.1 mi away · 123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX
- Hilton Palacio del Rio0.1 mi away
- Mokara Hotel and Spa0.1 mi away · 212 West Crockett Street, San Antonio, TX
- Wyndham Riverside Suites0.1 mi away · 218 College Street, TX
- The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio0.1 mi away · 420 West Market Street, San Antonio
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Related people
- · Diedrich Heye
- · Richard King
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