I am not among those who wants to eradicate the current businesses operating around Alamo Plaza, just need to respectfully corral the signage in the historic district. That is not to say I love what is housed in the historic buildings that line Alamo Street, but the buildings themselves need their dignity preserved.
What is unbelievable to me is Ripley’s Odditorium actually has a historical connection to Texas, one that dates back at least as far as the Texas Centennial in 1936. Plucked this proof off of ebay:
In the words of Robert Ripley, “Believe It or Not!”
And as a courtesy to the seller of the postcard….
P.S. Don’t forget to bail Gayle out of jail!
Postcards from Barton Springs 