1975 National Register Nomination

1975 National Register nomination

Votaw – James House

The area designated Mission Parkway, located along the San Antonio River in the south section of the city, originally attracted both prehistoric Indian and historic Spanish and Anglo populations because of unique natural resources that could be exploited. The spring-fed headwaters of the river, only a few miles above the parkway, flowed over limestone bedrock and cobbles through a dense forest of live oak, pecan, hackberry, elm, ash, and mustang grape. The abundant water, game, and other natural foods seem to have provided prehistoric Indians with ample non-agricultural subsistence type of based upon hunting, gathering and fishing.  Read More

1975 National Register Nomination