Fourth Ward School, San Antonio
historic place
The Fourth Ward School in San Antonio, Texas, stands as an example of Victorian-style school architecture. Constructed by the city around 1875, the building originally served a dual purpose as both a fire station and a school. Its design is classified as Victorian-Italianate. The structure comprises two rectangular stone buildings, arranged perpendicularly to form an L-shape, connected by an L-shaped porch. These two-story buildings feature hip roofs, gables, and load-bearing walls. By 1878, this location became known as Lamar School. Today, the historic building at 141 Lavaca Street houses the Administration Offices for the San Antonio Independent School District. It is the only remaining structure of the original five schools in its district. The Fourth Ward School is a significant historical site, representing early public education and civic infrastructure in San Antonio.