The Lone Star Brewery dates back to 1884 as the first, mechanized brewery in the state of Texas. The company made its name after re-opening post-Prohibition in a new brewery that is now being restored as modern living spaces. Follow this timeline to see how Lone Star has changed throughout the past century and beyond. It’s your turn to be a part of the Texas history and be one of the only people to own a home along the sparkling San Antonio skyline in this revitalized and incredibly unique property.
Find your home at Lone Star Brewery and own a piece of Texas history dating back to the early 20th century. With homes, live-work spaces, shops, restaurants, a spa and gym as well as a coffee house and restored bars, the Lone Star is redefining resort-style living in San Antonio.
- 1881- Buckhorn Saloon is opened
- 1884- The original Lone Star Brewery was founded
- 1904- The brewery is built on Jones Ave. in San Antonio
- 1918- Prohibition shuts down production and closes the Buckhorn Saloon
- 1933- Prohibition ends- Texans are very happy!
The new Lone Star brewery is built on Mission Rd. - 1940- A new formula is developed: Lone Star beer, the National Beer of Texas, is born
- 1956- Lone Star Brewing Company purchases the famous Buckhorn Collection and opens the Lone Star (Buckhorn Hall of Horns)
- 1959- The Lone Star Brewery is known as the World’s Most Beautiful Brewery
- 1964- The Hall of Fins opens
- 1968- Following the World’s Fair, the Hall of Texas History Wax Museum is relocated to the Hall of Horns
- 1973- The Hall of Feathers opens
Lone Star now has approximately 400,000 visitors each year - 1996- The brewery is bought and shut down by Stroh’s beer, relocating production to Longview, TX
The Buckhorn Collection is moved to the new Buckhorn Saloon & Museum on Houston St. - 2005- Lone Star celebrate 65 years as the National Beer of Texas
- 2008- Plans and construction begin for the revitalization of the Lone Star Brewery to become an elite living resort
