It seems like change is the only constant in San Antonio these days. Especially the heart of the city — downtown and its immediate neighborhoods. With the new Frost Tower leading a new generation of buildings changing SA’s landscape, here’s a look at just how much downtown has already changed, particularly in the last decade.

All photos via Google Maps

Then – June 2011 Univision 41 Station Cesar Chavez Blvd and South St. Mary’s Street
Now – March 2019 Agave Apartments 633 South St. Mary’s Street
Then – September 2014 Random parking lot 516 South Flores Street
Now – March 2019 H-E-B South Flores 516 South Flores Street
Then – March 2011 Random homes 302 Montana Street
Now – March 2019 The Cherrity Bar 302 Montana Street
Then – April 2011 Random lot / construction 315 S Santa Rosa Ave
Now – March 2019 San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters 315 S Santa Rosa Ave
Then – October 2007 Main Plaza 101 Soledad Street
Now – November 2018 Main Plaza 101 Soledad Street
Then – October 2007 Vacant Municipal Auditorium 100 Auditorium Cir
Now – January 2017 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Cir
Then – March 2011 Abandoned fire station 604 S Alamo Street
Now – March 2019 Battalion 604 S Alamo Street
Then – Vacant building Augie’s Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse 909 Broadway Street
Augie’s Alamo City BBQ Steakhouse 909 Broadway Owner Augie Cortez cited ongoing construction as a factor in his restaurant’s February closure. “We have invested so much into serving our community and are heartbroken by not being able to continue our legacy at this location, but at this point we have no other choice.” Cortez and his team also confirmed they would be consolidating operations at Augie’s Barbed Wire Smokehouse at 3709 N. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Screen shot: Google Street View
Then – March 2011 Lone Star Broadway car dealership service center 113 Humphrey Ave
Now – April 2016 The DoSeum 2800 Broadway St
Then – March 2011 Vacant building 1900 Broadway Street
Now – March 2019 Still Golden Social House 1900 Broadway Street
Then – September 2014 Grand Hyatt San Antonio and lots of construction East Market Street
Now – December 2018 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center / Grand Hyatt San Antonio East Market Street
Then – March 2011 Oloroso 1024 South Alamo Street
Now – March 2019 Feast 1024 South Alamo Street
Then – May 2013 Pig Liquors 710 South St. Mary’s Street
Now – March 2019 Maverick Texas Brasserie 710 South St. Mary’s Street
Then – April 2011 Photography store 318 Martinez Street
Now – March 2019 Lowcountry 318 Martinez Street
Then – May 2014 The Historic Pearl 303 Pearl Pkwy
Now – January 2018 The Historic Pearl 303 Pearl Pkwy
Then – March 2011 Blue Star Arts Complex 1420 S Alamo St
Now – December 2017 South Alamode Panini & Gelato Company at Blue Star 1420 S Alamo St
Then – November 2007 Snow White Cleaners 1825 Broadway St
Now – January 2018 1800 Broadway 1800 Broadway St
Then – March 2011 Pet boutique 1036 S Alamo St
Now – June 2017 Casa Azul de Andrea 1036 S Alamo St
Then – April 2011 Cavender Cadillac 800 Broadway Street
Now – March 2019 Vacant building (the signs may be up, but Cavender Cadillac has since moved north) 800 Broadway Street
Then – May 2013 San Antonio Current 1507 N St Mary’s St
Now – January 2017 San Antonio Current 1507 N St Mary’s St