Lerma's Nite Club
National Register of Historic Places

Lerma's Nite Club

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Listed
March 21, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
11000135

About this property

Lerma's Nite Club is a former conjunto music venue located in San Antonio, Texas. The building was constructed in 1942, with Lerma's first opening in approximately 1948 under the name El Sombrero, taking up the southern end of the building located on 1602–1612 North Zarzamora Street. The club operated until 2010, when it was shut down due to the building violating safety regulations. The venue appeared in the 1997 film Selena. On March 21, 2011, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places due to its significance in the Hispanic community as well as due to being an important entertainment venue. The building is an example of Streamline Modern architecture. In 2016, $500,000 was added to San Antonio's city budget dedicated to the renovation of the building.

Location

1602-1612 N Zarzamora
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
29.44606, -98.52503

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONHISPANIC
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Lerma's Nite Club listed on the National Register?

Lerma's Nite Club was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2011.

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Lerma's Nite Club is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Lerma's Nite Club is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1602.

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