Downtown San Antonio

The San Antonio Skyline.

Texan Flag in San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio is the central business district of San Antonio, Texas, United States.

Downtown is encircled by three numerical freeways, I-35, I-37, and I-10. Together the three highways create a rectangular route around the downtown area of San Antonio: I-35 to the north and west, I-37 to the east, and I-10 to the south.^{[citation needed]}

Downtown is home to many districts including the Alamo District, Alamodome District, Central Business District, Convention Center District, Historic Civic District, Houston Street District, King William Historic District, Lavaca District, La Villita District, Market Square District, North Downtown, River North District, San Antonio CO-OP district, River Bend District, South Flores Warehouse District, SoSo (South of Southtown), Southtown Arts District, Eastbourough, and the University District.^{[citation needed]}

The Central Business District is home to Rivercenter Mall, anchored by a Macy's, an IMAX theater, and formerly Dillard's. The five-level Art Deco Dillard's, at the corner of Alamo and Commerce streets, opened in 1887 as Joske's. Joske's flagship store was 551,000 square feet (51,200 m²) in floor space until Dillard's bought the Joske's chain in 1987. In August 2008, Dillard's moved out of the historic building as a part of a redevelopment plan for Rivercenter Mall.^{[citation needed]}

Many people travel to visit the historic district, which houses the famous Alamo. Attractions such as the river walk are home to many of the festivities throughout the year including NIOSA (Night In Old San Antonio) which celebrates Fiesta, Cinco de Mayo, and numerous parades such as celebrations for their home NBA team the Spurs, Christmas parades and much more.^{[citation needed]}

Government and infrastructure

The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) serves Downtown from the Central Substation.^[1] The main SAPD headquarters are in Downtown.^[2]

The Texas Fourth Court of Appeals is located in the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center in Downtown San Antonio.^[3]

The San Antonio Post Office and Courthouse, at 615 East Houston Street, functions as a United States Postal Service post office and as a regional office for federal agencies.^[4] In 2009, $61 million were allocated to renovate the Post Office and Courthouse as a part of federal stimulus spending.^[5] The six story, neoclassical, Beaux-Arts building opened in 1937.^[6]

Diplomatic missions

Consulate-General of Mexico in San Antonio

The Consulate-General of Mexico in San Antonio is located at 127 Navarro Street in Downtown.^[7]

Transportation

Greyhound Lines operates the San Antonio Station at 500 North St. Marys Street.^[8]

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Downtown is within the San Antonio Independent School District, which is headquartered in Downtown San Antonio.^[9]

Austin Academy, a PreK-8 school, is northwest of Downtown and serves parts of northern Downtown.^[10] Bonham Elementary School, an elementary school which will become PreK-8 by 2009, is south of Downtown and serves southern Downtown.^[11] Bowden Elementary School, east of Downtown, serves parts of northern Downtown.^[12]

Middle schools serving sections of Downtown include Tafolla,^[13] Twain,^[14] and Wheatley.^[15]

Northern Downtown is in the attendance zone of Fox Tech High School in Downtown,^[16] while southern parts are zoned to Brackenridge High School, south of Downtown.^[17] Navarro High School, a magnet school, is adjacent to Downtown.^[18]

Colleges and universities

University of Texas at San Antonio's downtown campus

University of Texas at San Antonio has its Downtown campus in Downtown.

Public libraries

San Antonio Public Library operates the Central Library at 600 Soledad Street.^[19]

Gallery

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  The Emily Morgan Hotel, one of the city's earliest highrises.

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  The Anton Wulff House, King William district.

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  Houston Street.

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  The Cathedral of San Fernando, the Tower Life Building, and the Tower of the Americas.

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  Marriott Rivercenter

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  The Weston Centre.

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  Tower of the Americas.

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  Hilton Palacio del Rio.

See also

• Carl Wilhelm August Groos House

References

Texas portal

1. ^ "Map of San Antonio Police Service Areas." City of San Antonio. Retrieved on March 29, 2010.
2. ^ "Contacting SAPD." City of San Antonio. Retrieved on March 29, 2010.
3. ^ "Contact Information." Texas Fourth Court of Appeals. Retrieved on March 9, 2010.
4. ^ "Post Office Location - DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on April 16, 2009.
5. ^ Contreras, Guillermo". $61 million to upgrade downtown post office". http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/61_million_to_upgrade_downtown_post_office.html. Retrieved 4/21/2009.
6. ^ "San Antonio U.S. Post Office and Courthouse." U.S. General Services Administration. Retrieved on April 16, 2009.
7. ^ Home page. Consulate-General of Mexico in San Antonio. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
8. ^ "San Antonio, TX." Greyhound Lines. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
9. ^ "Contact Us." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.
10. ^ "Austin Academy Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
11. ^ "Bonham Elementary Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
12. ^ "Bowden Elementary Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
13. ^ "Tafolla Middle School Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
14. ^ "Twain Middle School Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
15. ^ "Wheatley Middle School Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
16. ^ "Fox Tech High School Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
17. ^ "Brackenridge High School Attendance Boundary." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.
18. ^ "Navarro High School." San Antonio Independent School District. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.
19. ^ "Central Library." San Antonio Public Library. Retrieved on May 4, 2009.