Alfred Giles Architecture Photos

Alfred Giles (1853-1920) born in England where he trained in architecture before moving to Texas in 1875. He designed sober residences and pretentious mansions, courthouses, commercial & institutional buildings in Texas & Mexico.

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Menger Hotel (1859) opposite The Alamo used by Teddy Roosevelt to recruit Rough Riders for Spanish American War. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles, Atlee B. Ayres & Robert Ayres.

Dillard's (formerly Joske's) Department Store at Alamo Plaza & Commerce. San Antonio, TX
Architect: Alfred Giles & Guindon + J.C. Dielmann.

Dillard's Department Store conquistador detail. San Antonio, TX

North-Evans chateau now Austin's Women's Club (1874) (700 San Antonio St.). Austin, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

North-Evans chateau archway carvings. Austin, TX

Carl Wilhelm August Groos house (1880) (335 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Style: Italian Villa. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Carl Wilhelm August Groos house front entry. San Antonio, TX

Alexander Sartor, Jr. house (1882) (217 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Alfred Giles twin house (1883) (306 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Alfred Giles twin house (1883) (308 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Alfred Giles twin house (1883) (308 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Albert Steves house (1883) (504 King William) in King William district. San Antonio, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Webb County Courthouse (1909) (1000 Houston St.). Laredo, TX. Architect: Alfred Giles.

Webb County Courthouse. Laredo, TX


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