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local-news2 years ago

Moses Rose's Hideout sold to San Antonio, ending Alamo eminent domain battle

The owner of Moses Rose's Hideout, a bar located in the footprint of a planned Alamo Visitors Center and Museum, has reached a deal with the Alamo Trust to acquire the property, ending the ongoing eminent domain process. The purchase price was not disclosed. The owners have agreed to vacate the property by August 15, allowing the museum plans to proceed as scheduled. The agreement also stipulates that any artifacts found at the site will be displayed with museum labels acknowledging their origin from the bar property. The bar owner had previously rejected offers up to $5.26 million, claiming the state undervalued his business.

arts-and-culture2 years ago

The Astor Place Cube: A Spinning Return

The iconic Cube sculpture, officially known as the Alamo, has returned to Astor Place in New York City after undergoing repairs. Installed in 1967, the 1,800-pound sculpture had been in disrepair since 2021 when its spinning mechanism broke. The Cube was sent to a foundry in Connecticut for refurbishment, including a new weatherproof spinning mechanism and a paint job. The repairs, costing $100,000, are expected to keep the Cube turning for another 20 years. Before its return, the Cube took a brief vacation in the Hamptons as part of an art fair.