The $2 Ton Chandelier That Still Shines | Texas News

A century-old, two-ton chandelier in San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre still dazzles visitors with its intricate, Mesoamerican-inspired design—crafted in just 35 days by Voss Metal Works in 1929 to outshine a rival theater. Installed just as the stock market crashed, it became an instant icon, now requiring manual upkeep and a 2006 family-led restoration by Ted Voss, grandson of the original builder, ensuring this legendary fixture continues to light up the city’s cultural heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/561a9e5bd78143d6