History behind F.E. Grothaus Homestead explored.

This news article will explain the history behind F.E. Grothaus Homestead in San Antonio, Texas.

F.E. Grothaus bought property from R.H. Brown on May 23, 1884. F.E. Grothaus had moved from the downtown area to live and operate a mill in the Bergs Mill area. He still maintained other business interests in town. F.E. Grothaus Homestead is a historic homestead and mill.

His plan was to build a homestead which would be known as the F.E. Grothaus Homestead. F.E. Grothaus Homestead was built as a frame home by F.E. Grothaus in 1884. In addition to the main residence, there was a barn, stable, a chicken coop, pigsty, and outhouses located north of the house. (Ref: http://npshistory.com/publications/saan/nr-mission-parkway.pdf)

 

The F.E. Grothaus Homestead was a 5-bedroom house which was the main house with a a free-standing stone chimney. The mill was destroyed during river channelization, and the barn was swept away in a flood event. (Ref: https://www.sanantonio.gov/portals/0/Files/HistoricPreservation/arc_reports/BrooksCityBase.pdf)

Both San Juan Acequia and F.E. Grothaus Homestead are located within the ¼ km radius of the San Antonio River. F.E. Grothaus Homestead is located on the west bank of the San Antonio River, roughly 0.6-mile north-northwest of Mission San Juan. (Ref: THC 2017)

F.E. Grothaus died in 1899. This property was rented to several individuals over the years during the 20th century. Santos Hernandez lived in the house near Ashley Road at one time. F.E. Grothaus Homestead was also owned by Joe H. Lamm at one point in time.

F.E. Grothaus Homestead is located north off Ashley Road in San Antonio, Texas.