Research: Hillary Hagen

Southton- Bexar County “Bear”

Districts:

·      King William Historic District

·      Lavaca Historic District

·      HemisFair Park

Climate:

·       Muggy air of a semitropical climate

·       precipitation is mostly in the form of light rain or drizzle

·      28 inches of rain annually

·       temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher

·       140 miles from Gulf of Mexico

·       Elevation: 701 feet above sea level

http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-South/San-Antonio-Geography-and-Climate.html

Public Attractions:

·      Inverarte Art Gallery

·      Garcia’s Art Glass

·      Guenther House

·      The Station Cafe

·      The Monterey

·      Liberty Bar

·      The Friendly Spot restaurant/bar

·      Blue Star art 

·      The Jewelry Box

·      Jive Refried

Topography:

Trees: oak trees, mesquite, and cactus

Historical Sites:

·      The Guenther House

·      Mission Concepcion

o   1.7 Miles from

·      Mission San Jose

·      Mission San Juan

·      Mission Espada

·      San Fernando Cathedral

o   1.5 Miles from area

(The San Antonio Missions have been nominated as a World Heritage Site)

http://www.sanantonio.gov/historic/

Transportation:

53% Drive

20% Carpool

19% Public Transportation

4%Walk/Bike

4% Other

(Amtrak railroad cuts through and divides site)

  

Source: http://www.weichert.com/properties-for-sale/