Emily Morgan Hotel by Yaqui
Know as the grand dame of San Antonio, it is just a hop and skip away from the Riverwalk and just across the street from the historical Alamo. Built 1924 by J.M. Nix and first known as the Medical Arts Building costing 1.5 million to build. It was designed to accommodate at least 100 doctors and office space for 400. Designed by Architect Ralph Cameron with gothic architecture, she still echoes the luxury of the past and present day in hotels amenities. She is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as contributing to the Alamo Plaza Historic District.
Folklore is Santa Anna did not respond the Texas Charge since he was supposedly being entertained in his tent during siesta time by Emily Wells, a 20-year-old mulatto girl. Emily had come from New York and was indentured servant to Colonel James Morgan. The song The Yellow Rose of Texas was supposedly written for her, but who knows!
There's a yellow rose in Texas
That I am going to see
No other darky (sic) knows her
No one only me
She cried (sic) so when I left her
It like to broke my heart
And if I ever find her
We nevermore will part.
705 East Houston Street