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The mansion, now a part of the RK Group, was built in 1951 by Texas representative and senator Virgil Edward "Red" Berry in 1951. The Red Berry Mansion is seen in a aerial photo. AP (Associated Press) Show More Show Less 21 of21 Berry testified that tax revenues from horse racing and betting would be of great help to the state in its financial affairs. (Red) Berry of San Antonio urges a House Constitutional Amendment Committee to act favorably on his proposed amendment which would pave the way for legalized horse racing and parimutuel betting in certain counties after local option elections. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 20 of21Īustin, Texas - Plugs For Hack Horse Legislation - State Rep. Lakeside at the Mansion, seen here to the left of the mansion, is a new structure that juts out into the lake and includes a large ballroom and covered veranda. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 19 of21 While the pandemic delayed the facility’s scheduled opening in May, it recently began welcoming events such as weddings, business meetings, fundraisers and the like. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 18 of21įountains aerate the lake at Red Berry Estate.
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The complex’s 12-acre lake will give brides, CEOs and others the opportunity to glide across its placid surface and make a grand entrance, like a celebrity stepping off the Queen Mary. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 17 of21 The Red Berry Estate as seen from the headquarters building of The RK Group across the lake. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 16 of21 Prospective clients can plan and even experience their event in a new hall at the RK Group headquarters building, located on the opposite end of the lake form the mansion. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 15 of21 Seen from the headquarters of the RK Group, the Red Berry Estate - the Mansion, is a three-level, French chateau-style building that has been completely restored from top to bottom. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 14 of21 Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 13 of21Ī view of Lakeside at the Mansion, a new structure that juts out into the lake and includes a large ballroom and covered veranda. The speakeasy on the casino level downstairs has a dark, clubby, exclusive feel, right down to the light fixtures on the bar. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 12 of21 While the craps, blackjack and roulette tables had yet to arrive one day recently, the granite bar and wall-length bookcase, complete with a secret door are already in place. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 11 of21 Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 10 of21Ī view of the game room and the bar area on the casino level of the mansion. The speakeasy on the casino level downstairs has a dark, clubby, exclusive feel, right down to the “What’s the password?” peephole in the door. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 9 of21 Furniture ordered for this area has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The central foyer on the Chateau Level connects the bride and groom’s rooms. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 8 of21 Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 7 of21Ī view of the groom’s room on the third floor Chateau Level of the Mansion. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 6 of21Ī view of the bride’s room on the third floor Chateau Level of the Mansion. Brick and copper fascia that had been part of the porte-cochère that was removed from the front of the building was saved and used to construct a terrace in the back overlooking the lake. The project architects tried to salvage as much of the original fixtures and features as possible. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 5 of21 The ballroom at the Red Berry Estate can accommodate 389 guests. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 4 of21 The view of stonework and fixtures of the Red Berry Estate. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 3 of21 San Antonio’s newest event center, the Red Berry Estate, seen here on the approach by water, makes playful bows to the mansion’s colorful past while also providing a unique complex for weddings, corporate meetings, fundraisers and other events. Kin Man Hui /Staff photographer Show More Show Less 2 of21 Past two grand gates with the initials “RB” that originally stood at the main entrance to the house is a circular drive leading to the front door. A view of the fountain at the front of the Red Berry Estate.