See and hear about San Antonio through a different light, the red light. " The Sporting District" it was called and was established in 1889 by city council to not only manage illegal prostitution and gambling but also provide an extra income source for public use. Infamous outlaws like Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid frequented Fannie Porters boarding house for rest and relaxation between bank and train robberies. Her brothel created a hot spot for recruiting women. Around 1912 San Antonio offered "The Blue Book" and for 25 cents provided information about places to go for those visitors and tourists seeking a good time. San Antonio's red light district lasted until a new commander at Fort Sam Houston arrived to town. In 1941 Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered the red light district shut down. Many stories about saloons, prostitution, gambling, bootlegging, days of prohibition and speakeasies, vice and corruption as well as tales of brothel ghost stories await you. So saddle up your Segway, giddy up let's ride! Explore San Antonio's wild side. |
