Boerne’s original cherry wood and mahogany bar has moved up and down Main Street for over 150 years … the story of the Max Beseler Bar after this …

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The second oldest bar in Texas was first housed in a saloon built by August Staffle in 1869.  20 years later,  Max Beseler’s Metropolitan Saloon opened with that bar where the Black Rifle and the Chamber of Commerce now reside.  During Prohibition, Max moved the bar next door to what is now home of the Daily Grind where it was used to serve ice cream and pickled eggs until 1974.  After a brief stay in the Dienger, the bar was moved to the 2nd floor of Boerne’s Frost Bank. This historic bar is now at its forever home in The Richter Tavern at 153 Main - home of the Beseler Flip cocktail in Beseler’s honor… who flipped drinks behind this bar for 50 years.

I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Boerne’s original cherry wood and mahogany bar has moved up and down Main Street for over 150 years … the story of the Max Beseler Bar after this …
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 The second oldest bar in Texas was first housed in a saloon built by August Staffle in 1869.  20 years later,  Max Beseler’s Metropolitan Saloon opened with that bar where the Black Rifle and the Chamber of Commerce now reside.  During Prohibition, Max moved the bar next door to what is now home of the Daily Grind where it was used to serve ice cream and pickled eggs until 1974.  After a brief stay in the Dienger, the bar was moved to the 2nd floor of Boerne’s Frost Bank. This historic bar is now at its forever home in The Richter Tavern at 153 Main - home of the Beseler Flip cocktail in Beseler’s honor… who flipped drinks behind this bar for 50 years.
  I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Boerne Radio 103.9FM and Kendall County Roofing present the stories on our Boerne, Texas History - honor those our schools, our buildings and streets were named after.  Stories of early settlers, city leaders, and those that kept the peace. 

Boerne Texas History is read by Tom Allred, written by Connie Clark of ConnieCanWrite.com, and produced by Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

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Boerne Radio 103.9FM and Kendall County Roofing present the stories on our Boerne, Texas History - honor those our schools, our buildings and streets were named after.  Stories of early settlers, city leaders, and those that kept the peace. 
Boerne Texas History is read by Tom Allred, written by Connie Clark of ConnieCanWrite.com, and produced by Boerne Radio 103.9FM.
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Next to Main Plaza is a hotel that has both Texas and National Landmark designations … the story of The Kendall right after this …



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The Kendall has had several names and owners since 1859.  It started when Erastus and Sarah Reed from Georgia purchased the land from John James for $200.  They built the center section as their home.  They began renting out the 4 spare rooms to stagecoach travelers and horsemen, as the inns grounds served as a wagon yard for ranchers.

Then it was called the Reed House, then the King Place when Col. Henry C. King took over.  Next owners J.C. Rountree and W.L. Wadsworth turned it into the Boerne Hotel.  In 1909, Dr. Barnitz renamed it Ye Kendall Inn and added electrical wiring and community bathrooms.  Today The Kendall is one of the few remaining 19th Century Resort Hotels in Texas.





I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Next to Main Plaza is a hotel that has both Texas and National Landmark designations … the story of The Kendall right after this …
 
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The Kendall has had several names and owners since 1859.  It started when Erastus and Sarah Reed from Georgia purchased the land from John James for $200.  They built the center section as their home.  They began renting out the 4 spare rooms to stagecoach travelers and horsemen, as the inns grounds served as a wagon yard for ranchers.
Then it was called the Reed House, then the King Place when Col. Henry C. King took over.  Next owners J.C. Rountree and W.L. Wadsworth turned it into the Boerne Hotel.  In 1909, Dr. Barnitz renamed it Ye Kendall Inn and added electrical wiring and community bathrooms.  Today The Kendall is one of the few remaining 19th Century Resort Hotels in Texas.
 
 
 I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Boerne Texas History -119 - The Kendall

Not long after the Civil War, a young deacon came to the Hill Country to establish Boerne’s first church, but the free thinking founding fathers said you’re going to have to built that thing outside of town on the other side of the Cibolo.   The story of St. Peter’s Catholic Church right after this. 

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St. Peter’s Catholic Church held its first Mass in 1867, led by Father Emil Fleury.  The small limestone chapel was built with physical and financial help from parishioners including Kendall, Phillips, Staffel, Dienger, Sultenfuss, and O'Grady. 

In 1923 a larger church was built next door in the classic Spanish Mission style with the help of the Kronkosky Family.  Father Fleury who started St. Peters as a young man, helped lay the cornerstone at the age of 80.  

I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Not long after the Civil War, a young deacon came to the Hill Country to establish Boerne’s first church, but the free thinking founding fathers said you’re going to have to built that thing outside of town on the other side of the Cibolo.   The story of St. Peter’s Catholic Church right after this. 
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church held its first Mass in 1867, led by Father Emil Fleury.  The small limestone chapel was built with physical and financial help from parishioners including Kendall, Phillips, Staffel, Dienger, Sultenfuss, and O'Grady. 
In 1923 a larger church was built next door in the classic Spanish Mission style with the help of the Kronkosky Family.  Father Fleury who started St. Peters as a young man, helped lay the cornerstone at the age of 80.  
 I’m Tom Allred with Boerne Texas History and this is Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

Boerne Texas History -118 - St Peter's Catholic Church

Thursday 9/26

JV Greyhound tennis traveled to Pieper, and it wasn’t a wasted trip because they dominated. They win 23-5.

It’s almost Friday, which means we’ll have football here on the station. The Greyhounds will be in San Antonio taking on Alamo Heights… our coverage will start at 5 with ‘Fired Up Friday,’ then pregame at 6:30. Afterwards, we will either bring you a full replay of the Champion homecoming game against Seguin, or the ending depending on when the Greyhounds wrap up. Listen live here on 103.9FM, BoerneRadio.com, or on the Boerne Radio app.

No, I assure you’re not losing track of time… but the Dallas Cowboys do play football tonight at 7:15. They’re in New York to take on division opponent- Giants at MetLife Stadium. 

The Texas Rangers will be a part of history tonight as they play in the final game at the Oakland Coliseum in California tonight against the A’s before their controversial move to Sacramento next year. Texas has been eliminated from the playoffs as of last week and the Astros are your AL West Champions… they will go to the Postseason, and it all starts next week. 

Boerne Radio Sports is delivered to you by the Boerne Star and the Jon Wayne Service Company. Find our blog at BoerneRadio.com under ‘sports,’ and make sure you’re following us on Facebook and X.

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Thursday 9/26
JV Greyhound tennis traveled to Pieper, and it wasn’t a wasted trip because they dominated. They win 23-5.
It’s almost Friday, which means we’ll have football here on the station. The Greyhounds will be in San Antonio taking on Alamo Heights… our coverage will start at 5 with ‘Fired Up Friday,’ then pregame at 6:30. Afterwards, we will either bring you a full replay of the Champion homecoming game against Seguin, or the ending depending on when the Greyhounds wrap up. Listen live here on 103.9FM, BoerneRadio.com, or on the Boerne Radio app.
No, I assure you’re not losing track of time… but the Dallas Cowboys do play football tonight at 7:15. They’re in New York to take on division opponent- Giants at MetLife Stadium. 
The Texas Rangers will be a part of history tonight as they play in the final game at the Oakland Coliseum in California tonight against the A’s before their controversial move to Sacramento next year. Texas has been eliminated from the playoffs as of last week and the Astros are your AL West Champions… they will go to the Postseason, and it all starts next week. 
Boerne Radio Sports is delivered to you by the Boerne Star and the Jon Wayne Service Company. Find our blog at BoerneRadio.com under ‘sports,’ and make sure you’re following us on Facebook and X.
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