Dwarfed by a CPS Energy substation, what had been the Sommers Saloon and Beer Garden 150 years ago, may not be at the corner of Tenth and Alamo much longer.
doesn’t have a demolition date yet, according to its spokeswoman.has issued an SOS to try to save one of the last limestone block buildings of its kind in San Antonio.
The Conservation Society of San Antonio said CPS Energy had agreed in 2021 to keep the building as it expanded the substation to serve downtown and the growth along Broadway. As part of its review, OHP said its public portal was open to public input for 30 days but received no public comment. It also said OHP staff reached out to the Conservation Society and other stakeholders last March.
However, Krnavek said, “We repurpose our buildings on a regular basis. So just because it’s not being used now doesn’t mean that some bright architect or someone with a great vision can’t turn this into something.”
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