Book Building
During the 1850s, the U.S. Army occupied several stone and adobe buildings which stood at this site. Dwight Dana Book (1869-1955), a civil engineer and veteran of the Spanish-American War, bought the property in 1904. He had this red brick commercial building erected in 1906. Attorney's, realtors, architects, physicians and other tenants leased office space here. A popular club called the "Night Spot" was once located in the basement level. (1978)
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
29.4265° N, 98.4928° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
140 East Houston, San Antonio; MARKER REPORTED MISSING 5/2011 (may be inside building)
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