Gone But Not Forgotten in San Antonio! - Part II (Austin: service, ARM)

[ged_782]

Originally Posted by whatnot51

There used to be a big music cd store at the colonnade that went out of business.. it was where bicycle heaven is now. I thought CD exchange but those are still around. Does anyone remember what it used to be?

Originally Posted by Azure110

Any chance it was Hastings? Just a wild guess.

There is a CD Exchange there now, but it's across Wurzbach from the HEB, right behind the Texas Med Clinic. I believe it's been in that space for several years. Maybe they were originally where the bike shop is now? I can't think of any other music CD store that was in that complex.

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by outafocus

Off the top of my head I came up with twenty drive ins in San Antonio. The Fredericksburg Road, Alamo, Trail, Mission, the old San Pedro Outdoor on San Pedro at Rampart and the new San Pedro Outdoor on 281 at Bitters, the Towne Twin, Varsity, Lackland, Kelly, South Loop 13, Circle 81, Capitan, El Charro, Fiesta, Bandera Road, Valley Hi, Roxy, Judson 4, and Parkair aka Hi-Park.

There was also the Starlite in Schertz, the Tower DI in New Braunfels and the Dixie in Seguin.

There was a Rigsby too. It was as long gone as the Roxy early on. Amazingly, I've been to almost everyone. Can't think of anything you missed with that one exception. There was one between Von Ormy and Lytle or between Lytle and Devine. I think the later. Never went there ..I think it was closed first time I saw it. We definitely had more than our share of theaters indoor and outdoor.

You all may find this interesting.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/556264991447340397/

[txtone]

Originally Posted by whatnot51

There used to be a big music cd store at the colonnade that went out of business.. it was where bicycle heaven is now. I thought CD exchange but those are still around. Does anyone remember what it used to be?

It was actually a Blockbuster Music place and I remember going there until '94 or '95 maybe? It was a really nice place at the time, and they sold CD's. I remember going with some friends, and they used to let you listen to any CD you wanted and not have to buy it! There were about 10 bar stools in the middle where people could sit and listen to the CDs. I guess the fact that many people like myself never bought a CD made them go out of business!

[whatnot51]

Originally Posted by txtone

It was actually a Blockbuster Music place and I remember going there until '94 or '95 maybe? It was a really nice place at the time, and they sold CD's. I remember going with some friends, and they used to let you listen to any CD you wanted and not have to buy it! There were about 10 bar stools in the middle where people could sit and listen to the CDs. I guess the fact that many people like myself never bought a CD made them go out of business!

This!! I remember you could test any music CD you wanted before buying it. It was the only store I ever knew to do that. I drove by it today and it's a Cycle gear now, not bicycle heaven. Thank you so much!

[Azure110]

Originally Posted by txtone

It was actually a Blockbuster Music place and I remember going there until '94 or '95 maybe? It was a really nice place at the time, and they sold CD's. I remember going with some friends, and they used to let you listen to any CD you wanted and not have to buy it! There were about 10 bar stools in the middle where people could sit and listen to the CDs. I guess the fact that many people like myself never bought a CD made them go out of business!

Sounds like it was like those Hear Music stores that Starbucks used to have. I think the only one we had in San Antonio was downtown by the riverwalk. It was two floors with the coffee bar on the lower floor. Never been to a Blockbuster Music place though.

[huckster]

Yes but it was of a very flimsy make and it has already been ruined for years.
Even John Wayne's Alamo in Bracketville has fallen into a state of severe disrepair.

Originally Posted by albert soliz

Yup ,your correct, most of the battle took place all around on and off the barrack walls. I wonder if they'll build them as close as authentic. Would be great if they could get all the plans from the producers
of the 2003/4 Alamo movie. they actually built a scale replica of San Antonio De Bexar.

[Phillip0WEB]

I'm trying to remember the name of a steak place that was behind the HEB on West Ave and Jackson-Keller until the 90's. It was across from Dairy Queen. Now the HEB is in the new building and drainage ditch is bigger. Does anyone remember the name of this steak place?

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by Phillip0WEB

I'm trying to remember the name of a steak place that was behind the HEB on West Ave and Jackson-Keller until the 90's. It was across from Dairy Queen. Now the HEB is in the new building and drainage ditch is bigger. Does anyone remember the name of this steak place?

King Arthur's Court?

[Phillip0WEB]

Originally Posted by SATX56

King Arthur's Court?

I tried to view it on the map....I think it's between where the club King Arthur's Court used to be and HEB....it was a tiny little restaurant and they used to just serve steaks and beef. Was there a Hungry Farmer over there perhaps?

[SATX56]

Originally Posted by Phillip0WEB

I tried to view it on the map....I think it's between where the club King Arthur's Court used to be and HEB....it was a tiny little restaurant and they used to just serve steaks and beef.

Someone will come along that's more familiar with the area. Just keep checking back here. Good luck.