The Montalvo House

Restoration chronology

• 2004: Property acquired

• 2004-2007: Property cleared of debris and overgrowth

• 2010:  501(c) nonprofit organization created

• 2011-2012:  Historic Building Condition Assessment Report

  • Authored by UTSA College of Architecture​

    • Funded by National Trust for Historic Preservation

    • Complete

• 2013-2015:  Phase I Restoration​

  • Restore house foundation

  • Roof replacement - cedar shingles circa 1887

  • Interior wall stabilization

    • Funded by Private Foundation

    • Complete

• 2015-2017:  Phase II Restoration​

  • Interior wall rebuild

  • Interior wall restoration including lime plaster

  • Window box restoration

  • SE window restoration

  • Roof fascia restoration

  • Upper east and west wall restoration/reconstruction

  • Water well rock cap restoration/replacement

    • Funded by Private Foundation​

    • Complete

• 2019/2020:  Phase III Restoration​

  • Exterior wall restoration​

  • Window and door replacement

  • Front and back porch replacement

    • Awaiting funding​

    • Fundraising campaign in progress

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How the house was constructed

Research papers and historical documents