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Steves Homestead

509 King William St., San Antonio, TX 78204
210-227-9160
Steves Homestead
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Ranked #93 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Take the docent-led tour of this Victorian mansion for a reconstructed take on the lifestyle of rich and famous San Antonio personalities in the late...... more » Owner description: Take the docent-led tour of this Victorian mansion for a reconstructed take on the lifestyle of rich and famous San Antonio personalities in the late 1800s. « less
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“You need to book to see the house!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
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I walked all the way from downtown to see Steves Homestead only to find that although the sign at the house says that there are tours every half hour, you have to book in advance for them. There was a group of very irate people who turned up, waited with me for a hour, and then left. Pity, as the... More

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“Life for the German Gentry”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2010
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Located in the historic King William’s Neighborhood, this home is representative of the lifestyle lived by German Gentry that were the early movers and shakers of the San Antonio community. The home is furnished in period pieces (some original to the Steves Family). You must take a guided tour for access into the home. The tour was $6 per person... More

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“Extraordinary”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2010
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This tour was extraordinary! For $6, we had the opportunity to explore several rooms of the home and many of its original furnishings. What made this tour so impressive was the detail in the stories of the family. I walked away with a real sense of the personalities of the family members. I think this tour is best suited for... More

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“Very Informative and Interesting 45 Minutes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2010
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I enjoyed my visit to the King William Historic District, and especially the Steves Homestead. The Steves Family was very influential to San Antonio, and the home was considered modern for its time by being the first to have electricity in the city and have sinks in all four bedrooms. The docent was very informative and knowledgeable. The grounds and... More

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