The Texana/Genealogy Dept. is currently unable to host patrons & researchers on our floor.
Sun Closed
Mon Closed
Tues 12-8pm
Wed 10-6pm
Thur 10-6pm
Fri 10-6pm
Sat 10-6pm
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Brief & specific research questions
may be submitted through
Ask A Librarian.
Or you may email us at:
genealogydesk@sanantonio.gov
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Texana/Genealogy Room – 6th floor
Central Library
600 Soledad St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.207.2500 ; 210.207.2559
Researching Your House's History
Beginning the Hunt...
When beginning house history research, where you start hunting depends upon what you already know. The goal is to use the information you have in hand, and then search various resources to gather additional facts. If you have an idea when the house was built, or a name of an early owner, city directories are often a great place to start researching. Land records, newspapers and Sanborn maps can also be of great assistance.