Ramsey & Ford Building, ca. 1875
Though altered, this two-story building is the oldest remaining commercial building from the early days of Main Plaza. The decorative lintels over the upper floor windows and the roofline cornice reflect its historic appearance. It was built on the site of an 18th century Spanish government house known as the Casas Reales. A Texas Historical Marker, on the south side of the adjoining building facing Market Street, commemorates the site.
As you cross the Market St bridge you will be traveling over the river bypass flood channel, built in 1926 following a devastating 1921 flood. A floodgate cutting off the river bend at the northern part of the loop and an in-channel dam in its southern end protect the bend from inundation. The Olmos Dam, completed in 1927 above the headwaters of the San Antonio River, prevents additional floodwaters from reaching the river.
As you cross the Market St bridge you will be traveling over the river bypass flood channel, built in 1926 following a devastating 1921 flood. A floodgate cutting off the river bend at the northern part of the loop and an in-channel dam in its southern end protect the bend from inundation. The Olmos Dam, completed in 1927 above the headwaters of the San Antonio River, prevents additional floodwaters from reaching the river.
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Ramsey & Ford Building,
ca. 1875
114 E Main Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
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