SAPL: August 8 In San Antonio History...

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Andrew Crews

August 08, 2021

1936

Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra begin a one-week engagement at the Olmos Dinner Club on San Pedro Avenue.

1953

The new Palo Alto Drive-In Theater at 1742 Somerset Road holds its grand opening, featuring “Apache Drums,” “Canta Y No Llores” and “FBI Girl.”

1987

The doors close for the final time on the downtown Joske’s store (right) to prepare for a storewide renovation and transformation into Dillard’s.

This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.