"BACKBONE CONVERSATIONS"
We always hear that "small business is the backbone of the US economy".
In "BACKBONE CONVERSATIONS", the OSTCC has created a collection of stories of
business owners, community advocates, and political leaders.
LISTEN TO THEIR STORIES
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Five Points
Enjoy a tour of Five Points, one of the oldest neighborhoods in San Antonio. Circa 1800’s, it contains very interesting residential mix, Find out about its history and unique architecture.
Keystone Park Historic District
Enjoy a tour of Keystone Park Historic District circa 1920’s and find out about its history and unique architecture.
Fulton Avenue Historic District
Enjoy a tour of Fulton Avenue Historic District circa 1920’s and find out about its history and unique architecture.
Monticello Park Historic District
Enjoy a tour of Monticello Park Historic District circa 1930’s and find out about its history and unique architecture.
Tree Loss at San Pedro Springs Park
Hector Cardenas is a long time resident, activist, and founder of Friends of San Pedro Park. The drought in San Antonio has been hard on all the parks and public lands. San Pedro Park has lost many Cypress trees that are hundreds of years old. Hector talks about the loss while showing you some of the Cypress trees been removed.
San Pedro Springs Park
Hector Cardenas is a long time resident, activist, and community leader in San Antonio. Hector shares his story as founder of Friends of San Pedro Park.
Woodlawn Theater
Woodlawn Theatre built 1945 is the diamond of the OSTCC located in the Deco District.
Visit with the new operator and owner of Woodlawn Comedy, Mr. Keith La Rosa, operating out of the Woodlawn Theatre since January 2025.
Former Mayor Ed Garza
Former Mayor Ed Garza recounts the creation of the Deco District on the Old Spanish Trail Cultural Corridor. He begins his story with the influence of the Jefferson Monticello neighborhoods that lead him to be Mayor of San Antonio. Mayor Garza as a landscape architect and master planner, takes us through the process of "placemaking" which the Deco District is a national example.
Charlotte Kahl Former National Director of the Old Spanish Trail
Ms. Kahl delightfully tells the story of how she became an advocate of culture and history by adopting the Old Spanish Trail that begins in Florida and ends in California. At 83 years old, she reminisces 20 years of leading the marketing and promoting the Old Spanish Trail nationally and locally.
Junction Antiques
Junction Antiques is located on Blanco Road on the roundabout at Fulton.
Located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, it has been in business close to 10 years and an anchor on the unique array of businesses and restaurants.
The shop has many vendors that have booths with amazing finds of glass ware, furniture, garden delights, vinyl records and clothing.
Well priced to sell, you will meet with Edna Felan the owner who’s easy manner makes everyone comfortable.
You will enjoy the time spent and are sure to find a treasure to take home.
Copper Rose Wine
Elizabeth and her husband Victor Eichhorn embarked on Copper Rose opening the shop in January 2025. She talks about the ecosystem of business and neighborhoods that can be created for economic vitality. Their employees, gardeners, designers for the shop, all live in the neighborhood. Ever mindful, Elizabeth is conscious of the small business role, as a backbone to the local economy.
Overspray Murals
Meet Cesar Garcia, local San Antonio artist and muralist. His company, Overspray Murals, collaborated with Vogue College of Cosmetology to create this mural on Fredericksburg Rd. in the Deco District along the Old Spanish Trail. Cesar has completed several projects around San Antonio including Travis Park Church and San Antonio Museum of Art.
