Ethel Wilson Harris House, San Antonio, Texas
historic place
In San Antonio, Texas, within Bexar County, stands the Ethel Wilson Harris House. This historic place was built in 1956. It was designed by Robert Harris, the son of Ethel Wilson Harris. The house exhibits a Modern Movement or Wrightian architectural style. Ethel Wilson Harris, born in Sabinal, Texas, in 1893, was a significant artisan and conservationist in San Antonio. She founded the San Jose Tile Workshops and served as the technical supervisor for the Works Projects Administration's Arts and Crafts Division in San Antonio starting in 1939. Harris was also a charter member and president of the San Antonio Conservation Society and co-founded Night in Old San Antonio. From 1941 to 1963, she managed Mission San Jose, becoming the first female park manager for a Texas State Park. The Ethel Wilson Harris House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is recognized for its architecture and its association with Ethel Wilson Harris's contributions to arts, culture, and preservation in San Antonio.