Only Thirteen Minutes to Downtown in 1928

This advertisement for the Woodlawn District is from the August 5, 1928 San Antonio Express.  It touts the short drive time between our neighborhood and the Bexar County Courthouse downtown, as a strong reason to buy a new home in our neighborhood.  Back then, it took only 13 minutes to make the commute, and though the distance is the same today, it took me almost twice as long on a recent weekday morning, due to the traffic lights, congestion due to city buses, and an increased number of cars on the road.  Despite this, we still live in one of the most convenient neighborhoods in the city, with easy access to downtown, the airport, shopping, and recreation.