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

Inscription.
This plaque is placed
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. 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.

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 shouting distance of this marker); Robert H.H. Hugman

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robert H.H. Hugman (within shouting distance of this marker); Father of the River Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); 141st Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Goodnight (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

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.

Casa Rio Restaurant from Commerce Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

4. Casa Rio Restaurant from Commerce Street Bridge

Stairway leads to River Walk and marker.

Casa Rio Restaurant along River Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

5. Casa Rio Restaurant along River Walk

The view of the Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant and River Walk from the bridge image. Click for full size.

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 July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,343 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.