Whether you walk the city’s historic streets, relax in a modern neighborhood or marvel at the San Antonio skyline, the imprint of the Steves family is visible.

Discover how the growth of a family business contributed to the growth of a city. From the early lumberyards that supplied San Antonio’s first neighborhoods to modern civic projects and cultural landmarks, see how both San Antonio and the Steves family changed across generations.

Learn how one family’s craftsmanship, innovation and civic spirit helped turn a town into one of the largest cities in the country.

The Steves Family: Building San Antonio features rarely exhibited photographs, documents, objects from the Witte’s collections and archives, and select loans from the Steves family.  Highlights include personal items brought to Texas by German immigrants, such as a carved pipe and family Bible; a firefighter’s helmet from San Antonio’s early volunteer fire companies; and vibrant Fiesta garments, including a coronation robe and a child’s page outfit, and explores the essential role the Steves family has played throughout the Witte’s 100 years of history in San Antonio.

See the Steves story brought to life with an interactive family tree, where you can see the generations that have impacted the San Antonio community. Have a seat at a recreated tablescape and imagine dining with the family at their historic King William home!