Miss Margaret's House

Miss Margaret's House Miss Margaret's House is located in the historic King William district of San Antonio. In 1944, Mrs. John S.

The King William District is known as the first national historic district in Texas. This is due to Margaret Gething’s organization of the King William Area Conservatory Society which she created in the early 1940’s. The goal of the organization was to preserve the Victorian culture and destruction of old homes. The house was built in 1891 for Conrad von Huberich, realtor, and his wife Emma. Gethi

ng purchased the house as a home for her daughter Margaret and herself. Miss Margaret Gething continued to live here until her death in 1975. It is now a house museum open once a year during Fiesta.

‘Miss’ Margaret Gething
04/18/2026

‘Miss’ Margaret Gething

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The King William District is known as the first national historic district in Texas. This is due to Margaret Gething’s organization of the King William Area Conservatory Society which she created in the early 1940’s. The goal of the organization was to preserve the Victorian culture and destruct...

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04/18/2026

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In 1973, Julia Cauthorn, also known as “The Duchess of King William,” purchased the gothic revival, Alfred Giles designed cottage known as the Sartor House at 217 King William.

04/18/2026

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409 E. Guenther
San Antonio, TX
78210

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(210) 227-9498

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