Norton-Polk-Mathis House

Location: 401 King William St., San Antonio, TX

This site, from lower lands of Mission San Antonio De Valero, later part of the Vicente Amador Spanish Grant, was bought 1869 by merchant Russel C. Norton, who began building in 1876. House grew with additions of a second story, Victorian Gingerbread rear Gallery, and Italian Renaissance Revival Tower. Later owners were rancher Edwin Polk and renowned trail Boss and cattleman Ike T. Pryor. Business leader Walter N. Mathis restored Mansion in 1968.