Archeological Dig Uncovers 19th Century San Antonio Home

Ruins discovered near site of new minor-league baseball stadium

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:54pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a vintage shovel, conceptually representing the uncovering and preservation of historical artifacts during an urban development project.An archeological dig uncovers a rare glimpse into San Antonio's 19th century past, even as the city builds towards its future.San Antonio Today

Archeologists working on a construction project near the site of San Antonio's new minor-league baseball stadium have uncovered the ruins of a 19th century home, providing a glimpse into the city's past. The discovery was made by a team from Pape-Dawson Engineers as they conducted surveys ahead of the stadium's groundbreaking.

Why it matters

The archeological find offers a rare opportunity to study and preserve an important piece of San Antonio's history, even as the city undergoes major development and growth. The discovery highlights the need to balance progress with protecting the past, especially in rapidly changing urban areas.

The details

The ruins include the foundation, walls, and other structural elements of what appears to be a single-family home from the late 1800s. Pape-Dawson project archeologist Tyler Bassett said the home was likely inhabited by a middle-class San Antonio family and provides insight into residential life in the city during that era.

  • The archeological survey and discovery took place in April 2026, ahead of construction on the new minor-league baseball stadium.

The players

Pape-Dawson Engineers

An engineering and construction firm overseeing the site surveys and development work for San Antonio's new minor-league baseball stadium.

Tyler Bassett

A project archeologist with Pape-Dawson Engineers who led the team that uncovered the 19th century home ruins.

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What they’re saying

“This discovery gives us a rare glimpse into San Antonio's past, right as the city is shaping its future with this new stadium project.”

— Tyler Bassett, Project Archeologist, Pape-Dawson Engineers

What’s next

Pape-Dawson Engineers plans to work with local historical preservation groups to carefully excavate and document the site before construction on the stadium begins.

The takeaway

This archeological find underscores the importance of proactive historical preservation efforts, even in the midst of major urban development projects. It serves as a reminder that San Antonio's past can still be uncovered, studied, and honored as the city continues to evolve.