Villa Finale: A Continuing Legacy

The house now known as Villa Finale was carefully restored in the 1960s by Walter Mathis, a civic leader in San Antonio, and it was his home until his death in 2005. His work on the gardens and house at Villa Finale and leadership in the restoration of houses throughout the King William neighborhood helped to launch a new season of historic conservation in San Antonio. Mathis bequeathed the Villa Finale and his extensive art collections to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and it is the only National Trust historic site in Texas. The need for a proper visitor’s center emerged in recent years as the museum has grown in influence and expanded their operations. We welcome you to join us for a fun and informative evening with a museum open house and presentation by Visitor’s Center project manager, Alice Arnn, of Michael G. Imber Architects and former Villa Finale museum executive director, Jane Lewis.

Speaker:

Alice Arnn

Originally from Michigan, Alice joined Michael G. Imber Architects, in 2017, after completing a Master of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. There, she earned the Henry Adams Medal, which honors the first-ranked graduate student. Prior to her graduate work, she studied politics and Latin at Hillsdale College and worked in graphic design and marketing in Washington, D.C.

Alice now works on a mix of residential, hospitality, commercial, and institutional projects. In addition to her work with the firm, Alice sits on the board of Centro San Antonio, an organization that supports the prosperity and vibrancy of the city's downtown, and teaches workshops and classes across the country and in San Antonio with the ICAA.

This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.