In the early 1900’s Avenida Guadalupe was the commercial and cultural center for San Antonio’s Mexican-American community.
Decades of severe public and private neglect made the Avenida neighborhood the City’s poorest and most physically deteriorated area. Approaching the 1980’s, in response, a Master Plan was developed under the auspices of the Avenida Guadalupe Association by residents, businesspersons, and the City of San Antonio in cooperation with the San Antonio Development Agency. This led to the implementation of a 3.5 block Urban Renewal Project developed to reverse the dismal situation and promote physical, economic, and cultural revitalization to increase the neighborhood’s ability to assume its traditional role in San Antonio.
Included in the project was the renovation of the Guadalupe Theater as a Center for Mexican-American arts. Work on the structure was funded by industrial bonds purchased by six area banks. Theater owner and developer William Schlansker intended to lease the building to the City of San Antonio, now the owner of the building as managed by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Restoration of the facade of Lady of Guadalupe Church-Shrine at 1321 El Paso Street was also included in the project.
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Curiosity seekers have no fear. They have one of the best San Antonio attractions for family fun on Alamo Plaza! Strike a pose with the 1,400lb Man and even see a shrunken head. With 18,000 square ft. of oddities, the San Antonio Odditorium will leave you amazed. Experience the bizarre, explore the mysterious, and enjoy the weird at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Address: 307 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Mural at 1711 S Laredo St, San Antonio, TX which is a 2-minute drive from Avenida Guadalupe.
Piedras Negras Café
Experience excellent Tex-Mex and Seafood cuisine in the heart of Westside San Antonio. The menu, built on family recipes has been delighting San Antonio for decades. Try their Ruby Taco, the only one like it in San Antonio, and see why they are considered the best restaurant in the area.
Address: 1701 S Laredo St, San Antonio, TX A1 Bed Bug Exterminator San Antonio
Ruby City
Ruby City is a contemporary art center in San Antonio, TX, dedicated to providing a space for the city’s thriving creative community to experience works by both local and internationally-acclaimed artists. Envisioned in 2007 by the late collector, philanthropist, and artist Linda Pace, Ruby City presents works from the Linda Pace Foundation Collection of more than 900 paintings, sculptures, installations, and video works.
Address: 150 Camp St, San Antonio, Texas
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