Esperanza Peace and Justice Center

A Little Corner of Hope: Museo del Westside 

LocationSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Grantmaking areaHumanities in Place
AuthorHumanities in Place team with Lynn Ross, and West Wing Writers
PhotographyCourtesy of Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
DateSeptember 30, 2024
A couple stands in front of a small white building with an old neon sign that says "Ruben's"
An iconic site for residents of San Antonio’s Westside, the Ruben’s Ice House served as a community gathering place. The store was owned by Manuel and Elida Reyes and named for their oldest son, Ruben.

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Museo del Westside

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center was awarded $1,600,000 in December 2021 through the Humanities in Place grantmaking area.

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