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Interesting Videos
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 small business owners, advocates, and leaders, covering the interesting story of the Old Spanish Trail Cultural Corridor.
Scroll down and hear the stories.
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.
Take a drive through the neighborhoods
Monticello Park
Monticello Park Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. The homes of Monticello Park are an extraordinary collection of architecture; Revival styles, English Tudor, Spanish Colonial, Greek, Italianate, Neoclassical, Mission, Craftsmen, English Stone Bungalow, and Art Moderne. Virtually every house proudly shows the handiwork of individual artisans. The masonry, the plasterwork, Mexican mission tile, arches, built-ins, cartouches, and turrets– all touches that make these homes truly unique.
Keystone
Keystone Park Historic District is comprised of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of W. Rosewood and W. Lynwood on the city’s near northwest side. The historic district was passed by an ordinance of City Council in August 2009 and is San Antonio’s 25th local historic district.
The homes within the Keystone Park Historic District were designed primarily in the Tudor Revival style, popular in the early twentieth century. Characteristic features include dominant cross gables on the facades, steeply pitched roofs, large chimneys, and arched entryways. Many of the homes are clad with brick, stone, or stucco. The area remains a cohesive and intact neighborhood indicative of early twentieth century suburban development.
Jefferson
The Jefferson Neighborhood is located in the near northwest part of San Antonio’s central business district. Nearby is Woodlawn Lake, another area rich in history dating back to the mid 1800’s. The neighborhood is home to Jefferson High School, which is a historic designated landmark. It was built in 1932 in a cow pasture. Now mostly a memory, Jefferson Village was the first shopping center of its type in the mid 1950’s. Its design was praised by national magazines.
Woodlawn
Woodlawn is one of San Antonio’s oldest neighborhoods that surrounds the beautiful Woodlawn Lake. It is full of prominent business you can find variety of San Antonio’s favorite snacks such as nachos and mangonadas. Woodlawn Lake is also home to a variety of events that include the City’s huge 4th of July celebration.
Beacon Hill
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