San Antonio’s urban scenery is changing so fast it’s liable to give you whiplash.

Some of those changes have been for the better. Others, eh, not so much.

The Alamo City’s food scene just gets better and better, for example. There are also more downtown living options, and we’ve gained great nightlife options in the form of world-class music venues and bars. At the same time, we’ve lost cherished local landmarks, and housing costs are quickly outstripping many longtime residents’ wages.

Here’s a before-and-after look San Antonio’s growth over the past 15 or years. Some of these spots are literally unrecognizable from how they looked back in 2007. 

All photos via Google Maps.

Then – 2007 White Rabbit 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Paper Tiger 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Retail Storefront 2720 McCullough Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Barbaro 2720 McCullough Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Municipal Auditorium 100 Auditorium Circle
Now – 2021 Tobin Center for the Performing Arts 100 Auditorium Circle
Then – 2008 Witte Museum 3801 Broadway
Now – 2021 Witte Museum 3801 Broadway
Then — 2011 E&E’s Mexican Restaurant 2731 S. WW White Road Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 2M Smokehouse 2731 S. WW White Road Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2011 Residence 302 Montana St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Cherrity Bar 302 Montana St Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Hays Street Bridge 803 N. Cherry St.
Now – 2021 Hays Street Bridge 803 N. Cherry St.
Then — 2011 C4 Workspace 1001 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Little Em’s Oyster Bar 1001 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Parking Lot 111 W. Houston St.
Now – 2021 New Frost Tower 111 W. Houston St.
Then — 2007 Paved Lot 310 W. Mitchell St.
Now – 2021 Confluence Park 310 W. Mitchell St.
Then — 2007 East Dewey Storefront 621 E. Dewey Place Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Hi-Tones 621 E. Dewey Place Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Former St. Scholastica Convent 1111 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Liberty Bar 1111 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Parking Lot 115 Lexington Ave.
Now – 2021 Thompson San Antonio – Riverwalk 115 Lexington Ave.
Then — 2007 Empty Retail Storefront 710 S. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Maverick Texas Brasserie 710 S. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 HA Franz & Co. Vending Machine Supplier 1811 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Camp Outpost Co. 1811 S. Alamo St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Empty Lot 107 W. Houston St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Pinkerton’s Barbecue 107 W. Houston St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Enchilada Warehouse & Cantina 2114 N. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Lonesome Rose 2114 N. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Broadway News 2202 Broadway
Now – 2021 Broadway News 2202 Broadway
Then — 2007 Empty Lot 1503 N. Main Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Luther’s Cafe 1503 N. Main Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Pearl Brewery 136 E. Grayson St.
Now – 2021 Hotel Emma, The Pearl 136 E. Grayson St.
Then — 2011 Undecorated St. Mary’s Street underpass 1700 Block N. St. Mary’s St.
Now – 2021 Murals at Midtown 1700 Block N. St. Mary’s St.
Then – 2007 Car Dealership 2800 Broadway
Now – 2021 The DoSeum 2800 Broadway
Then — 2007 Washington Mutual 5033 NW Loop 410, Suite 182 Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Jollibee 5033 NW Loop 410, Suite 182 Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 San Pedro Creek 715 Camaron St.
Now – 2021 San Pedro Creek Culture Park 715 Camaron St.
Then — 2007 Empty Lot 7280 UTSA Blvd. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Sand Box 7280 UTSA Blvd., Suite 109 Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Vaqueros Bar 622 Roosevelt Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 El Luchador 622 Roosevelt Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Southtown Cafe 1127 S. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 The Good Kind Southtown 1127 S. St. Mary’s St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 The Beach 231 E. Cevallos St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Dos Sirenos Brewing 231 E. Cevallos St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Former Peden Iron & Steel Co. 1401 S. Flores St.
Now – 2021 Steel House Lofts 1401 S. Flores St.
Then – 2007 Krazy Kat Music 3020 N. St. Mary’s St.
Now – 2021 Plant Shoppe and Ink Couture Tattoos 3020 N. St. Mary’s St.
Then — 2007 Jack in the Box 3315 San Pedro Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Mr. Juicy 3315 San Pedro Ave. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Industrial Site 430 Austin St. Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 Burleson Yard Beer Garden 430 Austin St. Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Broadway Strip Mall 8305 Broadway Credit: Google Maps
Now – 2021 La Panadería 8305 Broadway Credit: Google Maps
Then — 2007 Former Riata Cadillac Dealership 317 Lexington Ave.
Now – 2021 Cadillac Lofts 317 Lexington Ave.