King William Anchored San Antonio's Local Historic District System

King William helps explain why historic review is so visible in central San Antonio. In May 1968, the city created its first local historic district there.

That same action created the first Board of Review, which later became today's Historic and Design Review Commission. King William is tied to the local rules that still shape changes to historic places.

For old-house fans, buyers, and renters, that context matters. A historic district can give a place its character, but exterior changes may need city review.