In 1945, a San Antonio church rejected an offer from Joske’s department store to buy its property. As the retailer expanded, the church remained in place, and the growing store was eventually built around it on three sides. The article traces how St. Joseph Catholic Church, founded by German immigrants in the 19th century, became an unusual survivor in downtown San Antonio’s commercial development. It follows the church’s decision not to sell, the department store’s expansion around the building, and the site’s later history as Joske’s disappeared and the surrounding property changed hands. Today, the church remains standing beside San Antonio’s River Walk, still serving as an active place of worship.
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