- Navarro was one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836.
- Casa Navarro is the last remnant of the historically Mexican west side of San Antonio, known as Laredito (Little Laredo), and it is located on Laredo Street, a vestige of the Camino Real (King’s Highway).
- The home is a rare example of adobe and caliche-block architecture and is among the oldest adobe structures remaining in San Antonio. The oldest building on the property is the adobe kitchen, built ca.1832.
- Casa Navarro staff is capable of demonstrating adobe-making techniques, by request.
- The site staff whitewashes the three historic buildings on an annual basis — typically in late-July or early-August — using an old recipe consisting of lime paste and cactus juice.
Last updated: 11/10/2009 9:44:56 AM