From the moving Butter Krust billboard and Captain Gus to Playland Park and Solo Serve, these people, places and things are part of SA history. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SanAntonioHistory TexasHistory
San Antonians first got to enjoy the well-loved Sky Ride at Brackenridge Park when the attraction opened on November 14, 1964. Perhaps what locals are most nostalgic about, the ride gave a magical view of the park. Due to maintenance costs, the ride was closed in 1999.Bread rolling on conveyor belt on Butter Krust billboard
San Pedro used to be a lot more tempting to drive down, as it was home of the iconic moving billboard from Butter Krust at the Hildebrand intersection. The “Falling Slices” billboard was exactly what it sounds like. Slice after slice would tumble down endlessly from the infinite loaf.Ba-ding bing! Older folks will remember Captain Gus from the childhood. The character, played by Joe Alston, was part of the children’s program that ran from 1953 to 1979.
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