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Debates spark as demolition of historic San Antonio school looms
Read full article: Debates spark as demolition of historic San Antonio school loomsSt. Paul Lutheran School is at the center of a debate. The Conservation Society wants this building preserved, while the owners want it torn down and rebuilt into something useful.
Wurzbach corridor considered for Cultural Heritage District designation
Read full article: Wurzbach corridor considered for Cultural Heritage District designationThe City of San Antonioās Office of Historic Preservation is hosting community meetings to consider naming parts of Wurzbach Road as Silk Road.
City Council members propose cultural heritage designation for Main Avenueās āGay Stripā
Read full article: City Council members propose cultural heritage designation for Main Avenueās āGay StripāThe bars in the San Antonio gay district have been on North Main Avenue to Evergreen for decades.
Portion of West Side neighborhood in San Antonio nominated for historic district designation
Read full article: Portion of West Side neighborhood in San Antonio nominated for historic district designationSAN ANTONIO A San Antonio homeowner has filed an application with the Office of Historic Preservation to designate 498 parcels of a historic West Side neighborhood to be part of the proposed Buena Vista Historic District. The district would stretch east to west from Brazos to Zarzamora, and north to south from Buena Vista to Cesar Chavez. Three virtual public meetings will be held on Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. , Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. and Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. to discuss the proposed historic district. For more information about the proposed district, call 210-207-7968 to listen to audio presentations. Benefits for owner-occupied homes included in the boundary include 20% off city taxes for 10 years and the opportunity to extend the incentive for five years after.