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If you've been reading SATXtoday since our launch, you might recall our story on the history of the Pearl Brewery — check it out for a good Throwback Thursday. However, Pearl is not the only beer manufacturer to etch its name in the beverage tapestry of San Antonio.
With the “national beer of Texas” having deep roots in the Alamo City, it’s only appropriate to share the history of Lone Star Beer in honor of #DrinkUpWeek. |
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1884 — Original Brewery
Lone Star Brewery, the first large mechanized brewery in Texas, is built on Jones Avenue under the ownership of beer baron Adolphus Busch of Anheuser-Busch. The building featured two great towers, crenellated parapets, and outbuildings for copper + blacksmith shops, bottling facilities, stables, and railroad access.
1921 — A bit of a dry spell
After the adoption of Prohibition, the once thriving brewery is forced to cease operations. The building inevitably opens its doors to brief commercial endeavors like a cotton mill, ice factory, auto repair shop, and uniform storage business. |
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The beer boom was largely attributed to the 19th century German community in SATX. | 📸 : @satxtoday |
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1933 — The Texan Beer Renaissance
Upon the ratification of the 21st Amendment, Lone Star Brewery opened a new complex along Mission Road. However, it wasn’t until 1940 that it produced Lone Star Beer due to a prolonged copyright acquisition. Approximately 39,000 barrels of beer were produced in the first year alone. 1956 — The Oldest Saloon in Texas
The brewery purchased the famous Buckhorn Saloon, displaying its impressive collection of exotic animal taxidermy. A separate facility was constructed to feature a hospitality and sampling room. The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum still stands today and remains a popular tourist attraction. Pro tip: see the rattlesnake rattles that were once accepted as currency for drinks.
1970 — From beer to Basquiat
The original Lone Star Brewery complex was acquired by the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) to house the museum association's growing art collection (exceeding the capacity of the former Witte Memorial Museum). |
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Ain’t nothin’ more Texan than a cold beer on a hot day. | 📸 : @lonestarbeer |
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Don’t stop now — click the button below to get the full picture. Bonus: keep reading for a look at what the future holds for the Lone Star Beer development. |
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Thursday -
R3HAB | Thurs., July 28 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | 1902 Nightclub | $35+ | Join Disco Donnie for a night of dance music at SATX’s newest venue — dress code relaxed, no shorts or jerseys. 🎵
Friday -
Back 2 School Kids Haircuts | Fri., July 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences, 910 SE Military Dr. | Free | Bring the little ones for a no-cost haircut, lunch snacks, and fun activities. ✂️
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Unite: San Antonio | Fri., July 29-Sat., July 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Alamodome | Free | Enjoy a lineup of multiple music artists including Passion, Christine D'Clario, and for King & Country. 🎶
Saturday - Chazz Emile Bessette – Sunjammer – John Charlie’s Heavy Love | Sat., July 30 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hermann Sons Rathskeller Bar, 525 S. St. Mary's St. | $5 | Enjoy a fantastic live music lineup with local musicians. 🎙️
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Jungle Boogie Nights: 80s Night | Sat., July 30 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo | Free with admission | Enjoy the second-to-last boogie night at the zoo featuring extended hours, live music, and a dance party. 💿
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Twisted Peach Fest 2022 | Sat., July 30 | 5-10 p.m. | The Block SA | Free, $15+ for tasting packages | Enjoy tasty peach-infused dishes from seven local food trucks. 🍑
Sunday |
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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We’re four days into SATXtoday’s first Drink Up Week — and we’re loving every second. Here’s something else to add to your plate: Hampton Farms gourmet peanuts — because the only thing better than a drink is a drink + a snack. Here are three of our go-to pairings: Is your stomach rumbling? Click the button to start your order. 🥜 * |
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Weather - 101º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Development -
The World Heritage Center is planning a massive $6.4 million renovation of Mission Marquee Plaza. The project is bringing a new building with a veranda, plaza + new screen for outdoor movies to the site. Construction will begin in late April of next year. 🎥
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Weston Urban’s 15-story Continental Hotel project is quickly moving forward with construction scheduled to begin in September. A public filing shows plans for site work estimated at $3.5 million. The development will bring 255 new, mixed-income apartments to the downtown area. 🏢 (San Antonio Heron)
Biz -
Austin logistics firm Arrive Logistics is preparing a massive expansion into San Antonio, bringing along hundreds of jobs to the Northeast side. This new addition to the I-35 corridor will accommodate 350 employees. 💼 (San Antonio Report)
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Keller Williams Realty Coastal Bend agent Kim Erwin and her team are spearheading a project to return historic houses in Fredericksburg into a tourist destination. Plans for the site include 16 cottages, a chapel, an outdoor covered event venue, and a pond with a bridge + waterfall. 🏘️ (San Antonio Business Journal)
Announced -
The Alamo has announced plans to reconstruct the main gate near the room where Jim Bowie died, allowing visitors to gain a better idea of what it was like to enter the mission in its former glory. 🧱 (San Antonio-Express News)
Legacy -
Trinity University and the rest of the community are mourning the loss of Dr. Carey Latimore, professor of history and esteemed voice in the African American community. The university is planning to hold a celebration of his life later this fall. Dr. Latimore was 46. (MySA)
Eat -
Plant-forward apothecary kitchen Pharm Table debuting a brand-new monthly DJ series in conjunction with Southtown's First Fridays. Noches Bohemias will feature global beats featuring a mix of low-fi and eclectic sounds as the sun goes down starting Fri., Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. 💿
Drink Up -
Sit back, sip cocktails, and enjoy the view. The Oasis is perched on a cliff 450 ft. above Lake Travis in Austin and provides the perfect backdrop for panoramic-style eats + drinks. We recommend the OASIS Cooler. 🍹 *
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Feeling inspired after our history lesson? This Fri., July 29, the San Antonio Museum of Art will host a superhero-themed night filled with food, fun, and even a free movie screening of the 1990s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on the West Courtyard in collaboration with Slab Cinema.
Pro tip: don’t miss out on your chance to take a photo op with the TMNT van — Cowabunga.
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