I'm sorry but I think the Historic Preservation office needs to get their act together and start showing some compassion or, at the very least, some flexibility. If they are so hell-bent on preserving homes and abandoned buildings because said structures meet maybe 2 out of 16 qualifiers, then maybe they need to start thinking about actually doing something to justify retaining nearly-obsolete structures by making the appropriate renovations instead of making regular citizens and business owners continue to suffer (and spend their hard-earned dollars) and wait for City action. So, what's the HP office planning to do with these "historic" dilapidated buildings? Leave them as is? What's historic about the last standing wall of a building that has all but collapsed??? Unless something truly amazing and world-changing happened on the property or in the building itself, why keep it standing? Demolish it, put up a historical marker with a picture of said structure in its heyday and let the folks of this city move on with their lives, their plans, and their dreams. Simple as that.
I know one thing. EVERY SINGLE PERSON who hears about this story is gonna ask “What the hell is the city government doing to these poor people?”. This looks like abuse of power by incompetent city officials.
If the city wants to keep the building an historic preservation site, why not buy it from the family at 120% of current market price? That way, they can go about their business and have a little extra as an apology for all the trouble they've been out through.
The historical society may need to look at safety rather than preservation...the Lim family is and has the best interest towards it's customers and community...what must be found in that cattleman square is a location that house homeless..in the shadows of those old warehouse's..so again a property owner ...looks at another avenue to try to correct blight in what is considered historical...2011 HEB bought out an old neighbor hood building on Flores and knock down ..what many Tejano recording artist consider historical..the old KEDA recording studio building...so where was this historical society then...it's certainly..a double standard to which ...a historical board ..given to be an asset to preservation can consider the dangers to hollow out building falling on people...they can preserve through video and photos..collect what was.. on a medium that preserve history safely...that area also where VIA purchase property to build the bus terminal..such examples of a bygone era are still evident...the one thing historical or not is safety.. history can be preserve..but the board must consider the community and legal obligation an owner is held under..plus in all this is the Lim family....it will be through the court that they look to improve an area that Via had done establishing the metro hub in an area that has seen better days... San Antonio especially downtown area must be allowed to create a dynamic vision ..like the Frost bank building..I cannot think of the Lim family..without the times enjoying the great food at the Golden Star...my hope is the court will see ..that historical preservation board lacks vision .. regularly bends to high individual corporate pressure...allowing demolition to which is advantages..to them...it's about time small business owners..get a fair judgement to continue growth and commitment to the community of San Antonio...for the Lim family I pray they win .. to my many generations that have enjoyed your restaurant..peace.
San Antonio boy here.. San Antonio born and raised .. But this is not my San Antonio.. It's filthy and disgusting.. Can't believe a half demolished building is a historical treasure.. San Antonio just unreal...
I wish they were still open late that was the first spot I would go eat at every time I just got out of jail… was the only Chinese restaurant near the west side for a long time
How unpatriotic can you get 😠 These "Family-Owned" restaurants are in a piece of America! 🇺🇸 I find it disgraceful that the city is not interested in facilitating a functional, contributing piece of iconic American history.
Maybe say the property support vaccine mandates or pro choice/abortion or the infrastructure bill and universal healthcare, they will tear that down in snap!
The government wants preservation of old establishments , from the historic perspective, it’s a request and suggestion not a law Privately owned businesses should be able to remodel and rebuild at their will
Heres a solution... either renovate the building for preservation or knock it down.... should be easy to make that decision. allocate the funds by sponsorship of local companies and then promote that group for a few months on local networks an on their media accounts. Bam. Every avenue can be thought of if you think more into it.... Lazy minds.
💖 The reporter's so pretty like a magical little snow globe! She didn't excellent job in her reporting. And thank goodness she did report on this really TRAGIC situation for this family 😿 This really breaks my heart, this is so wrong. This Family has been a part of American society and culture for decades now. Longer than some Americans who oppose them. It just really breaks my heart because this is the land to be shared by all and we need to help each other not destroy one another 😿
Queremos el Golden Star Caffe ( donde estan todos los que han estado comiendo las delicias. De estas comidas que.no.les.estan ayudando a pryestar para que nos ofrescan un mejor. Servicio a antiguos y nuevos.comemsales.5
I'm sorry but I think the Historic Preservation office needs to get their act together and start showing some compassion or, at the very least, some flexibility. If they are so hell-bent on preserving homes and abandoned buildings because said structures meet maybe 2 out of 16 qualifiers, then maybe they need to start thinking about actually doing something to justify retaining nearly-obsolete structures by making the appropriate renovations instead of making regular citizens and business owners continue to suffer (and spend their hard-earned dollars) and wait for City action. So, what's the HP office planning to do with these "historic" dilapidated buildings? Leave them as is? What's historic about the last standing wall of a building that has all but collapsed??? Unless something truly amazing and world-changing happened on the property or in the building itself, why keep it standing? Demolish it, put up a historical marker with a picture of said structure in its heyday and let the folks of this city move on with their lives, their plans, and their dreams. Simple as that.
3 walls and it's deemed historical ?? City council don't you have better things to take care of ?
They are forcing a liability to happening, are they going to protect the owners? Ah nope.
I use to eat there years ago. Love the fish and fries.
Yep 👍 that first meal out of jail is the best 💯🤣🤷♂️
San Antonio sure loves abandoned buildings
was in Corpus Christi yesterday, think they got SA beat in that department
I know one thing. EVERY SINGLE PERSON who hears about this story is gonna ask “What the hell is the city government doing to these poor people?”. This looks like abuse of power by incompetent city officials.
Just tell that poor family to claim that the building is racist… They’ve torn down statues of great figures in history for that same reason…jus sayin
I really hope the lin family wins the law suit and show the city of San Antonio
Knock it down! It’s time to let it go. Because if you fight it, then they will close thier doors for good a not rebuild anything.
I live in California now but I remember the Golden Star from when I was a kid growing up in San Antonio.
You still are a kid... ;)
Being designated a historic landmark should not be forced on private property owners. Not everyone has the Alamo's budget.
They knew it was one they they bought it
If the city wants to keep the building an historic preservation site, why not buy it from the family at 120% of current market price? That way, they can go about their business and have a little extra as an apology for all the trouble they've been out through.
I hope they win
The historical society may need to look at safety rather than preservation...the Lim family is and has the best interest towards it's customers and community...what must be found in that cattleman square is a location that house homeless..in the shadows of those old warehouse's..so again a property owner ...looks at another avenue to try to correct blight in what is considered historical...2011 HEB bought out an old neighbor hood building on Flores and knock down ..what many Tejano recording artist consider historical..the old KEDA recording studio building...so where was this historical society then...it's certainly..a double standard to which ...a historical board ..given to be an asset to preservation can consider the dangers to hollow out building falling on people...they can preserve through video and photos..collect what was.. on a medium that preserve history safely...that area also where VIA purchase property to build the bus terminal..such examples of a bygone era are still evident...the one thing historical or not is safety.. history can be preserve..but the board must consider the community and legal obligation an owner is held under..plus in all this is the Lim family....it will be through the court that they look to improve an area that Via had done establishing the metro hub in an area that has seen better days... San Antonio especially downtown area must be allowed to create a dynamic vision ..like the Frost bank building..I cannot think of the Lim family..without the times enjoying the great food at the Golden Star...my hope is the court will see ..that historical preservation board lacks vision .. regularly bends to high individual corporate pressure...allowing demolition to which is advantages..to them...it's about time small business owners..get a fair judgement to continue growth and commitment to the community of San Antonio...for the Lim family I pray they win .. to my many generations that have enjoyed your restaurant..peace.
San Antonio boy here.. San Antonio born and raised .. But this is not my San Antonio.. It's filthy and disgusting.. Can't believe a half demolished building is a historical treasure.. San Antonio just unreal...
Take that building down
this place sux last time i went in there to order sum food it smelled like dirty mop water i just walk out fk tht 🤢😂
Memories of my past walking downtown from the jail lol. I would say good times but it wasn't.
Lmfao only San Antonio 🤣
@@Francisco-bl9ny pince fortune cookies
Lmfaooo
I wish they were still open late that was the first spot I would go eat at every time I just got out of jail… was the only Chinese restaurant near the west side for a long time
How unpatriotic can you get 😠
These "Family-Owned" restaurants are in a piece of America! 🇺🇸
I find it disgraceful that the city is not interested in facilitating a functional, contributing piece of iconic American history.
The city should try to sell it, let the buyers do whatever they want with it. Let the Lins buy it and demolish it.
they do own it, the city won't let them demolish it.
Never forget that even in the state that touts ultimate freedom and autonomy we are never truly free.
Maybe say the property support vaccine mandates or pro choice/abortion or the infrastructure bill and universal healthcare, they will tear that down in snap!
That place was disgusting 🤢
The government wants preservation of old establishments , from the historic perspective, it’s a request and suggestion not a law
Privately owned businesses should be able to remodel and rebuild at their will
American, Chinese and Mexican food 😂
Thats cause that building leads to a cave system underneath the city…thats why they don’t want it to be torn down
I don't see any historical in this building.
If the city wants to hold on this warehouse, they should buy the property frist from this family.
Excellent customer service restaurant
Historical for what? The family’s cafe probably has more significance.
Heres a solution... either renovate the building for preservation or knock it down.... should be easy to make that decision. allocate the funds by sponsorship of local companies and then promote that group for a few months on local networks an on their media accounts. Bam. Every avenue can be thought of if you think more into it.... Lazy minds.
I bet if they sold tacos the city would allow them to demolish.
Nice Piece.
Why tf does it matter how long a building has been standing??? That doesn’t make it historical, it just makes it old and unsafe. So dvmb.
What about one of those “accidental” left the stove on overnight when a gas line broke or fell asleep on the couch smoking a cigarette situations?
Reinforce and secure the facade it will
make a wonderful outdoor Garden dining area🍴🍷
That entire restaurant is trash, use to be good about 15 years ago.
That reporter is gorgeous.
💖 The reporter's so pretty like a magical little snow globe!
She didn't excellent job in her reporting.
And thank goodness she did report on this really TRAGIC situation for this family 😿
This really breaks my heart, this is so wrong.
This Family has been a part of American society and culture for decades now. Longer than some Americans who oppose them.
It just really breaks my heart because this is the land to be shared by all and we need to help each other not destroy one another 😿
That building is ugly and sits rite next to the highway...
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Queremos el Golden Star Caffe ( donde estan todos los que han estado comiendo las delicias. De estas comidas que.no.les.estan ayudando a pryestar para que nos ofrescan un mejor. Servicio a antiguos y nuevos.comemsales.5
Canvases way come en mexico
Y llevate los Chinese contigo
@@carlossoto2963 no seas cobardé y dales ride chapetè.
Keep voting Democrat