I just visited the area two weekends ago and got some pictures of the lot area. I found where the old ticketbooths stood and their concrete floors, I also found the concrete entrance that led to the highly weeded area on the east side of the lot. I didn’t venture too far since the land was very obstructed with trees, grass, and some trash. Hopefully I can return to take some more pictures of the projection and snackbar floor in the middle of the lot.
San Antonio continues to grow at an alarming rate, where more homes and businesses continue to be built on the north and northwestern parts of the city. We just passed Dallas as the second largest city in Texas. These areas that are now growing were once undeveloped land. I agree that the other parts of the city, west, south, and east have been severly overlooked.
One thing to note about the east and west sides of San Antonio is there are many old city buildings that some are not only historic, but you can definitely see the past with them, with some being built in the early 1900’s. I think also this may have an affect with building new structures, such as a multi-screen theatres, within these areas.
The Mayan Palace is wonderful inside, with the mayan theme within the music and decor within each section of the theatre. I think if these movie builders would give other areas of the city a chance, they probably won’t be disappointed.
One thing to also heard about the Mission Drive-In and why it still stands is because there is nothing that can be built on the land since it sits right next to one of our historic Missions here in San Antonio due to the regulations that are placed when wanting to build new structures right next to historic site. This is a plus for any drive-in enthusiasts out there.
Nevertheless, we always commute to see movies on the northern side of town since this is where they are being built.
I just visited the area two weekends ago and got some pictures of the lot area. I found where the old ticketbooths stood and their concrete floors, I also found the concrete entrance that led to the highly weeded area on the east side of the lot. I didn’t venture too far since the land was very obstructed with trees, grass, and some trash. Hopefully I can return to take some more pictures of the projection and snackbar floor in the middle of the lot.
San Antonio continues to grow at an alarming rate, where more homes and businesses continue to be built on the north and northwestern parts of the city. We just passed Dallas as the second largest city in Texas. These areas that are now growing were once undeveloped land. I agree that the other parts of the city, west, south, and east have been severly overlooked.
One thing to note about the east and west sides of San Antonio is there are many old city buildings that some are not only historic, but you can definitely see the past with them, with some being built in the early 1900’s. I think also this may have an affect with building new structures, such as a multi-screen theatres, within these areas.
The Mayan Palace is wonderful inside, with the mayan theme within the music and decor within each section of the theatre. I think if these movie builders would give other areas of the city a chance, they probably won’t be disappointed.
One thing to also heard about the Mission Drive-In and why it still stands is because there is nothing that can be built on the land since it sits right next to one of our historic Missions here in San Antonio due to the regulations that are placed when wanting to build new structures right next to historic site. This is a plus for any drive-in enthusiasts out there.
Nevertheless, we always commute to see movies on the northern side of town since this is where they are being built.