Meerscheidt, Otto, House
historic place
The Otto Meerscheidt House in San Antonio, Texas, was built around 1903. This residence is a notable example of Classical Greek Revival architecture. Otto Meerscheidt, a significant figure in San Antonio's banking and commercial development, was the original owner and Vice President of Alamo National Bank. His wife, Nettie, reportedly designed the house. The Meerscheidt family lived here until Otto's death in 1939. Afterward, the house served as a Masonic Lodge headquarters for nearly four decades. The Otto Meerscheidt House reflects San Antonio's early 20th-century architectural styles and urban expansion.