On Saturday, Aug. 5, flames rose from Cantina Cadillac in the Stockyards when a broken gas line caused a fire to engulf the historic building and the roof to collapse — thankfully, no one was injured. Fire and water caused extensive damage to the popular honky-tonk, but owner Jay Hester said he hopes to hold a grand re-opening in about six months. Let's take a look back at what made this bar so loveable.

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Constructed in 1908, the three-story brick building is located on the corner of West Exchange and Ellis Avenues. The ground floor housed a furniture store with a hotel and boarding house on the upper levels. Later, it became a Masonic fraternal lodge.

The side of the building bore the remnants of a long-forgotten cigar advertisement with a two-story owl painting keeping watch over the street.

The 1908 building features brick detailing around its old wooden windows. | Photo by TexasEagle/Flickr

In 1982, the ground floor was converted into a bar. Decorated with historic photos, posters, and longhorn heads, Cantina Cadillac became a popular hangout in the district. It even rated a mention in Casey Donahew's "Stockyards" song.

The top floors serve as the Cadillac Hotel with 10 guest rooms and a cozy, casual parlor.

Check out one of the other spots to sip in the Stockyards while you impatiently wait for the bar to reopen.

Reader Helen S. shared a photo of a rare moment on the empty dance floor with her friend Bethany. | Photo provided by Helen S.

Readers' remembrance

We asked readers to share their favorite Cadillac memories and pour out some love for the neighborhood honky-tonk. Here's what y'all said.

"Danced a lot on that little dance floor such great memories." — @slongoria64

"My first bar to go to, still go. ❤️" — Holly C.

"Too many memories to count ❤️. Will always be my favorite FW bar." — @heatherlaurena

Reader Jacob M. also shared a fun story about his friend's 21st birthday party in 2009. We'll just say there was a special on peppermint schnapps, a little tip off a barstool, and repeat appearance of a chicken fried steak dinner. Apparently, it was a wonderful time because he said he would "9/10 do it again in the new building" — we'll take your word for it.