Just last month, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre star Allen Danziger had expressed concern on social media about the movie’s iconic filming location being potentially torn down by its new owners, of course referring to the original Leatherface house that’s located in Kingsland, Texas. The house has played host to the Grand Central Café restaurant for the last several years, making it a top “bucket list” destination for horror fans around the world. And while the house does indeed have new owners, we’ve learned some great news about its future this week.
The new owners of the Grand Central Café location have announced via DailyTrib.com that they will be honoring, preserving, and restoring the location’s iconic horror movie legacy!
The website reports, “The Antlers Inn and Grand Central Café in Kingsland are under new ownership as of November 3. Two couples from Austin began negotiations with the previous owners of both in July and finalized the purchases last week. The new owners plan changes for both but will preserve and protect the history and integrity of the buildings. A community space on the property is also in the works. The inn and restaurant are located next to each other at 1001 King Court and 1010 King court, respectively.
“According to plans, renovations should start immediately with the first phase of upgrades completed by the summer of 2023. Both businesses will remain open throughout the process.”
The new owners plan to upgrade the locations and “elevate” the menu at the Grand Central Café, while noting on Facebook that they will embrace its Chain Saw Massacre history.
They tease in response to horror fan concern, “Don’t be nervous…we are going deeper into the world of Mr. [Tobe] Hooper. Please be patient with us, but we will be back soon.”
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