Toltec Apartments
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Marker Inscription
TOLTEC APARTMENTS Designed by Ernest P. Behles and built by the Gordon-Jones construction company, the three-story concrete and masonry Toltec apartment house was constructed in 1913 for Dr. Augustus maverick, who was tragically murdered before its completion. The maverick family played an important role in San Antonio’s early downtown development. Tenants included family members who owned the property until 1996. Prominent aspects of the building include its u-shaped layout, white stone detailing on the exterior red brick, and a concrete and cast iron staircase that rises from the basement to the third floor. Constructed in early 20th century classical revival style, the building’s distinct architectural integrity is preserved in its original design, hardware and finishes. RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2014
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Rising three stories of concrete and masonry in 1913, the Toltec was built for Dr. Augustus Maverick, who was murdered before it was finished. The Maverick family, long central to San Antonio's downtown growth, retained ownership until 1996. With its U-shaped plan, white stone detailing over red brick, and a cast-iron staircase climbing from basement to top floor, the building preserves its early twentieth-century classical revival design almost intact.
Why it matters
It preserves a rare, largely original example of early apartment living tied to one of the families who shaped San Antonio's downtown.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- Visitor's Center Museum0.3 mi away
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum0.3 mi away
- Alamo Vistor Center and Museum (coming 2027)0.3 mi away
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium0.3 mi away
- Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks0.3 mi away
- Ralston Family Collections Center0.4 mi away
Attractions
- boat ride boarding0.3 mi away
- River boat boarding0.4 mi away
- Sea Life Aquarium0.4 mi away · 849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX
- River boat boarding0.5 mi away
- River boat boarding0.5 mi away
- La Villita0.6 mi away
Food & drink
- La Vida Coffee & Drinks0.2 mi away · 106 Jefferson Street
- Texas de Brazil0.3 mi away · 313 East Houston Street, San Antonio
- Voodoo Donut0.3 mi away
- Playland Pizza0.3 mi away
- Maddy McMurphy's Irish Sports Bar0.3 mi away · 420 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
- The Local Bar0.3 mi away
Places to stay
- Best Western Premier Historic Travelers Hotel Alamo/Riverwalk0.2 mi away
- The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Antonio0.2 mi away · 300 E Travis St, San Antonio, TX
- Hotel Gibbs Downtown San Antonio Riverwalk0.2 mi away
- Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk, TX0.3 mi away · 603 Navarro Street, San Antonio, TX
- The Emily Morgan Hotel - a DoubleTree by Hilton0.3 mi away · 705 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
- Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk0.3 mi away · 408 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
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Related people
- · Augustus Maverick
- · Ernest P. Behles
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