Historic San Antonio Landmark Loses its Signature Lean

This particular post concerns a classic San Antonio landmark that is near and dear to my San Antonian heart, the classic Liberty Bar off of Saint Josephine Street close to downtown.  Now this particular landmark is significant due to this building having a significant lean, which may or not be up to code, but regardless its hard to miss, being one of the more distinct buildings one will see as they head into greater downtown San Antonio.

The building itself dates back to 1890, when it was constructed by a brewmaster at the old Pearl Brewery, Fritz Boehler, and has been the location of the one time Liberty Bar from 1985 - 2008, previously it had served as a boardinghouse, general store, tavern, saloon, and various other things.  The building took on its signature lean after a flood spread across San Antonio, in turn damaging the building, shifting it from its upright position into one that is slightly off kilter.   

Christened 'the Leaning Tower of San Antonio,' has recently been closed to ensure that the building doesn't collapse, and once the contractor assures the general populace that the building is no longer leaning, they will focus on getting a more solid foundation under one of San Antonio's most proud landmarks.

Back when the former Liberty Bar was Boehler's, named after the Brewmaster who constructed the iconic San Antonio landmark.

The Liberty Bar prior to its closing for renovations, it is expected to reopen as a restaurant in a few years after its foundation is deemed good for occupation.