San Antonio light and gazette. [volume], January 09, 1910, Page 8, Image 40

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THE BEST YET
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MOST DESIRABLE NIGH-CLASS HOMESITE
OR
AN INVESTMENT THAT IS SURE TO RAPIDLY ENHANCE IN VALUE
Commencing directly south, a view of the Southwestern
Asylum, three miles distant, can be had; then comes the Hot
Wells Hotel, the Fair Grounds and a fine view of the First Mis
sion, or Mission Concepcion. Looking across the valley, the
eye rests upon San Fernando Gardens, with the hills of the
Medina in the far distance, making as beautiful a picture as
any landscape artist ever put upon canvas. A little further
on, a fine view of “Lady of the Lake Academy" is had, with
the St. Louis College looming up in the distance over seven
miles away, with the most densely populated part of the city
between. This, too, makes a picture that is indellibly im
pressed upon the eye. But, prettiest of all, is the view the eye
now rests upon: the business portion of the city, with its fine
hotels and tall office buildings—the Courthouse, the City Hall,
the Frost and Stowers buildings, the Gunter and St. Anthony
Hotels, the Moore and the Gibbs Buildings, and the
Postoffice; in short, the entire “down-town" portion of the
city, and the buildings are not mere dim outlines, but loom up
as they should in a close-range view. Then as the eye glances
above and beyond this fascinating scene, Beacon Hill appears,
and far beyond a white spot in the Fredericksburg Road is
plainly seen, as it winds its way over the Eight-Mile Hill. We
are now just half way around the circle and have had this
“birdseye view" from the ground floor. Let's now go up into
the second story and take a look at Laurel Heights, Alamo
Heights and the Army Post, with its beautiful buildings with
red tile roofs. Turning a little further around, can be seen the
east and southeast parts of the city, with the lazy Salado in
the background. We have now been clear around the circle
and are back at the starting point. Do you wonder at the
name, KNOB HILL? Is there another place in San Antonio
from which such a magnificent view can be had? San Fran
cisco has its NOB HILL, from which every point in that city
can be seen. San Antonio now has its Knob Hill, from which
just as grand a view can be had. And what Nob Hill is to
San Francisco Knob Hill will be to San Antonio.
No expense has been spared to make Knob Hill an ideal
place for nice homes. Suitable building restrictions are in
corporated in every deed. All houses are to be set back at
least twenty-five feet from the front property line so that
Prices $500.00 to $890.00-Reasonab!e Terms.
ROOM 216, GIBBS BUILDING
SUNDAY,
“KNOB HILL” IS THE PLACE
This beautiful Addition is located in the Southeast part of the city, only one and
one-half miles from Alamo Plaza, on south side of lowa St., between New Braun
fels Avenue and Palmetto Street. Older residents will know it as the John Bowen
tract, it having been owned by that family since 1853, until purchased by us. It
occupies a hill —a hill of its own —a veritable little mountain, which rises high
above the valley of the San Antonio river, so that a most magnificent and unsur
passed panoramic view of the entire city of San Antonio can be had from it.
Let Us Take a Peep at It
Goode & Taylor. Owners
SAN ANTONIO LIGHT AND GAZETTE
beauty and symmetry may be had along each street. No
negroes, no saloons and not more than one store.
“KNOB HILL” HAS
All lots 50x140 feet to an alley.
All lots front north or south.
City water served through galvanized mains, which tap
a six-inch main on one side of the addition and a four-inch
main on the other side, thus insuring strong pressure and
eliminating the danger of dead ends with impure water.
Gas pipes are to be laid as soon as it can be done, an
ironclad guarantee that this will be done given to each pur
chaser in the meantime.
Four-foot cement sidewalks and concrete curbing, carry
ing maker’s guarantee for five years.
A six-foot park between sidewalk and curb, in which will
be planted at once Japonica Lagustrom and palm trees, the
most beautiful trees for this climate.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS, TELEPHONE, MACADAMIZED STREETS
Between.two car lines, S. P. Depot and South Heights.
Within five minutes' walk of two public school buildings.
Nearly all lots are terraced, being from two to four feet
above the level of the street, thus eliminating the possibility
of getting any dust from street.
Aren't the above reasons enough to induce you to build
your home on KNOB HILL? If not, here are some more
that are irrefutable.
The sun is at your back when you go to the city in the
morning and it is still at your back when you return home in
the evening and your eyes do not ache from having to face it
going each way.
Located, as it is, in the southeast part of the city, it gets
the pure fresh gulf breeze first, before it passes over the city
and is contaminated with its dust and smoke and disease
germs.
San Antonio is one of the healthiest cities in the United
States, but you can't get the full benefit of its healthful climate
unless you live in the healthiest part of this healthiest city,
KNOB HILL is the place.
Call at Our Office and We Will Be Pleased to Show You KNOB HILL
If you do not believe it, take a look at the city from KNOB
HILL and see which way the dust, smoke and fumes are blow
ing. Often this is particularly noticeable early in the morn
ing. While it is clear and bright on Knob Hill, a dense fog or
cloud of smoke seems to envelope other parts of the city, You
can verify these statements yourself, one look will convince
you.
KNOB HILL Is Absolutely the Olosest-in,
High-Class Addition In San Antonio
It is closer to Alamo Plaza, on a straight line, than any of
the following high-class additions: Laurel Heights, Alamo
Heights, Madeliene Terrace, Brackenridge Place, Army Terrace
Highland Park, Crestholme, Witte Terrace, Marlborough
Place, South Park Terrace, Riverside Park, Lakeview, Beacon
Hill or Summit Place. A pretty strong statement, isn't it? But
get a city map, a rule, and go to measuring, and you will be
fully convinced of the truthfulness of the statement
What Do Others Think of KNOB HILL?
People visiting KNOB HILL have actually given expres
sion to the following exclamations of surprise and delight:
“What a magnificent view "
“The prettiest place I have seen in San Antonio."
“I did not know there was such a fine view in San An
tonio."
“A person living here will not have to go away to the
mountains during the summer months, it is cool enough here."
A resident on Palmetto Street, opposite Knob Hill, heard two
ladies driving by exclaim: “Oh, if I only had my home on that
hill." Then turning toward the city she added, “Such a charm
ing view."
One of the city’s prominent physicians told us that he
lived on this hill for some time and that one of the first things
he did upon arising each morning was to go out on the front
gallery, drink in the pure, fresh air and feast his eyes on the
beautiful scene before him. He said it made him feel better
during the whole day and inspired the highest impulses.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
JANUARY 9, 1910.