Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer
Founders of Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
1. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer Marker
in memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer
Founders of Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant
A true pioneer with the vision
to make our river a better and
more beautiful people's place,
Mr. Beyer opened the first
River Walk business here on
October 4, 1946.
Other riverside establishments
followed his foresight and
leadership.
In grateful appreciation this
1st day of December 1977.
Erected 1977 by The Beautify San Antonio Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1718.
Location. 29° 25.419′ N, 98° 29.282′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from East Commerce Street. Marker is at the base of the covered stairway between the Casa Rio restaurant and the Commerce Street Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 E Commerce Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commerce Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Commerce Street (within
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
2. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer Marker
Along the River Walk at the Casa Rio restaurant.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
3. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer Marker
Behind yellow umbrella at Casa Rio hostess station along River Walk.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
4. Casa Rio Restaurant from Commerce Street Bridge
Stairway leads to River Walk and marker.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
5. Casa Rio Restaurant along River Walk
Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023
6. The view of the Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant and River Walk from the bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,687 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
