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Old Spanish Trail Cultural Corridor

Visiting neighborhoods, patronizing the arts, dining at local restaurants, enjoying a game of put put, or sitting in a gaming gallery, the OSTCC embraces the richness of history with small business and historical homes.

Visit with our business owners listen to their stories, and enjoy a piece of san antonio, which is part of our national heritage.

BUSINESSES ON THE TRAIL

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.

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.

RTC ANTIQUES

RTC has distinctive antiques that are of high quality and for the discerning. Rooms are loaded with fabulous art, artifacts, collector level furniture of different styles. Worth a visit and you will leave with a purchase, because there are treasures in every corner.

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.

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