Pig Stand No.41, Beaumont, Texas.
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"My grandfather, my dad and I used to eat there. I've heard stories about this place since I was a kid."
"Why? We've lost too many landmarks already, and we certainly don't need another convenience store. Think ahead to the future...what will have more impact on our community?"
"This historical landmark needs to be preserved for the community and future generations. The Pig Stand is part of our history, just as many of the diners on Route 66. It would be a shame to let this historical diner be torn down when saving it would benef"
"I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO COME BACK TO MY HOMETOWN AND THE PIG IS STILL THEIR. DON'T KILL THE PIG!!!"
"I worked at Sabine Neon in the 80's and met the guy who made the neon tubing for the Pig Stand in 1941. Also, I designed the street sign that came to be used at many Pig Stands. I have been interested in vintage architecture since going on an architecture"
"The costs are probably unreasonable, but the city has spent more on less, this is one of the few positive landmarks that exists in this city. If it goes, Beaumont will lose what little humanity and happy memories it affords."
"I remember the night my mom left my sister at the Pig after church...we still laugh about that....please don't tear it down."
"My grandfather, who passed away seven years ago, used to take my younger brother and I to The Pig Stand after school every Friday for ham sandwiches and vanilla milk shakes. If anything, someone should be trying to restore the place to it's former glory, "
"It's a city treasure - save it!"
"Save Tha Pig Stand!!!"
"Someone needs to reopen this little cutie. Breakfast, please? Preserve the history of Beaumont!"
"Far too many great, iconic places have been destroyed in the past twenty years or so. It's time to stop this madness and reclaim a commitment to preserving some delightful places that are surrounded by pleasant, fun-filled memories. These are the happy le"
"Just don't do it, man."
"I ate at the Pig Stand every Friday night."
"Please don't tear down this wonderful piece of local history. Save the Pig Stand!"
"Tearing it down would be sad due to the architecture alone, but many people have fond memories as well! My mom grew up in Beaumont, which is where she met my dad, who was from Arkansas. She told me they used to go to this Pig Stand when they were dating! "
"The city needs to get a grip on the public and memories that we all shared at one time and would like to keep this pig stand alive... You guys didn't stand up for tearing another GRAND historical building down, so could you PLEASE keep this one.. I as a t"
"This would be a tragedy!"