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Inside the presently deserted Pig Stand #41

KBTV Fox 4 article
Saving Part of Beaumont's History

Houston Chronicle article
Pig Stand scheduled for demolition.

Preservation Nation article
Threatened: Texas Drive-Through Restaurant

KHOU article
Iconic Pig Stand No. 41 in Beaumont set to be demolished

Society for Commercial Architecture article
Falling by the Wayside 2010: 10 Most Endangered Roadside Places

BBC article
Why the diner is the ultimate symbol of America

How Bob's Big Boy in CA was saved
An example of urban rennovation & saving historical landmarks

A local bloggers plea for action
Occupy Pig Stand

B.E. article about our group & brief history
Demolition day nears for Pig Stand

Examiner article about Pig Stand #41
Pig Stand proves sacred cows taste the sweetest

Save The Pig Stand PetitionPlease note, this is not sponsored by the Save Our Pig group and is not a part of our movement or tactics


Other Resources

How to Start a Cooperative
Steps for creating a Co-operative business.

Jefferson County Appraisal District detail of property
Account detail of property at 1585 CALDER, Beaumont, Texas

Pig Stand Construction
Construction photos of the Pig Stand #41 from Tyrrell Historical Library

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Pig Stand #41 Facts

  • Built in 1941
  • Birthplace of "Texas Toast"
  • One of the country's top 10 endangered buildings
  • Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
  • Once frequented by celebrities like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, the Big Bopper, and even Willie Nelson.
  • The movies Noble Things & Searching for Wooden Watermelons used #41 for some scene(s).
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