Gone But Not Forgotten in San Antonio II (Austin, Laredo: apartments, city hall)

[Willsatx]

Maggie's is also GBNF in SA, they shutted it down and they have been working on it for a long time. Not sure whats it going to be.

The target building has been empty for at least 4 years since they opened the new target at Crossraods.

[wCat]

I have one for ya'll. We had dinner at Tong's Thai on Austin Highway a few weeks ago. Right inside the door is a photo of the Bun N Barrel on the corner.
Tong's Thai used to be called the Bun N Barrel "Terrace" with indoor dining.
The drive in was also there and looks exactly the same as it does now (minor changes) and the smoke house out back is also the same.

My question....just on the NE side of the B N B (across the street) was a business called 'Bees'. This picture was probably from the 50's based on the cars in the photo. I know there was a auto dealer on that corner at one time, but I had never heard of "Bees". The position of the photo doesn't show any of the building or area...only the sign sticking up beyond the Bun N Barrel.

(This would be on the SW corner of the shopping center where the new Spectrum fitness center is located. The lot is currently empty and fenced off.)

Any bells going off?

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by wCat

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My question....

just on the NE side of the B N B (across the street) was

a business called 'Bees'.





Any bells going off?

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McBees Fine Meats

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[wCat]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

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McBees Fine Meats

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Thank you Mud! The sign was very tiny in the picture. We could only make out the 'bee" portion. I had no idea it was ever there.

While we're talking about Austin Hwy. Do you know the address of where the Tee Pee restaurant was? I have a pretty good idea, but there are several places that are open fields now.....I can picture it in my mind as a child, but can't remember exactly.

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by wCat

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While we're talking about Austin Hwy.


Do you know the address of where the Tee Pee restaurant was?

Cat, TeePee was across the highway from Sunset Memorial.

If you need the exact address, I can look it up for you.

mud

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[SaraSunshine]

I love these GBNF threads! I can sit and read them for hours - the posts bring back such memories.

[Deep Forest]

Welcome back Mud.....

[wCat]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

Cat, TeePee was across the highway from Sunset Memorial.

If you need the exact address, I can look it up for you.

mud

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I would love that! Thank you!

[mudpuddle]

Originally Posted by mudpuddle

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Cat, TeePee was across the highway from Sunset Memorial.

If you need the exact address, I can look it up for you.

mud

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Originally Posted by wCat

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I would love that! Thank you!

Here ya go Cat........... from the 1965 Cole's Criss Cross..

The Tee Pee Steak House
1718 Austin Highway
TA6 9171

also at that address...
Mrs. Joyce Williams
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Mrs. L. Williams

Originally Posted by Deep Forest

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Welcome back Mud.....

thanks Forest........ here we go again.. GBNF II.
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Lotsa Austin Highway memories.. most gone now??
Bean Pot
Dairy Queen
Sill's Snack Shack
McNay
Dan Cook's Time Out
Bun n Barrel (Carlos is the Aus Hwy memories bank)
Dick's Hobby Shop
the Mind's Eye
McBee's
the Big Orange
Silvey Music
Jim's Coffee Shop
Alamo Drive In Theatre
Knave Pub
Seven Oaks
Fontier Drive In
Big John's Steak House and Oyster Bar
Lamp Post Inn
Tee Pee Steak House
Wonder Bowl
Big M Speedway
Loma Linda Grocery and Lodge
the Squirrel Cage

Austin Highway before it was IH35 access road......

Starlight Lounge
San Antonio Speed Shop
Chuck Klein Driving Range
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[Willsatx]

Mud you are awesome, where were dairy queen and dan cook's located? I just remembered Shakey's was on Austin Highway also.