In 1946, Harry Landa donated his home – the property located at the corner of Bushnell and Shook Avenues – to the City of San Antonio as a memorial to his wife, Hannah. The house was to be used a public library, the grounds as a playground for children and the public area for the community. Located in the heart of Monte Vista, the Landa Library has five acres of grounds surrounding the Mediterranean style home.
It is the hope of Landa Gardens Conservancy that the entire community uses and enjoys Landa Gardens. The grounds include the Valero Pavilion, a concrete sculpture designed and created by nationally renowned artist Carlos Cortés. The pavilion can accommodate a concert, can be used as a stage for children’s theater, story hour or puppet show, even a wedding or birthday party. The Gardens include beautiful landscaping, walking paths, benches, playground improvements, more than 7,000 plants, and a community garden.