Since Pancho's does contain so many old and beautiful antiques and
artifacts, we thought you might be interested in some of their history.
The building was completely designed and decorated by owner Ab Lawrence
and noted builder, Fred Smathers.
Most of the architectural antiques were purchased through Mr. John
Wilson of the world-famous Golden Movement Emporium.
The enormous front doors, which are twelve feet tall were salvaged
from a castle in Spain and their age is unknown.
The entryway contains several items of distinction, including authentic
guns and swords from the Mexican Revolution, which are enclosed in
the cabinets. The painting entitled "Bandido" was done especially for
Pancho's by renowned artist Les Hawks. The beautiful, large stained-glass
window that was visible as you came in is from an old mansion near
Cincinnati, Ohio, and is circa 1880-1890s. Mr. Wilson considers it
one of the finest windows that he has ever sold.
The antique solid mahogany front and back bar in the Cantina came out
of an old saloon in Emporia, Kansas, and is approximately one hundred
ten years old.
The wrought iron sculpture of famous bandido, Emiliano Zapata, was
made especially for Pancho's by sculptor Roberto Perez of Ensenada
B.C., Mexico.
Our collection of antiques and artifacts continues into the patio where
you will notice two old donkey wagons which are from the state of Jalisco,
along the west coast of Mexico. The very colorful parrot, the silver
peacock, and the Mexican sun were all designed and signed by noted
Mexican creator Sergio Bustamente. Albacete Province in the south of
Spain yielded the large, hand-painted urns which are over one hundred
forty years old. They weigh eight hundred pounds each and were used
to keep olives and olive oil.
The wrought iron sculpture of the internationally-known Ensenada saloon "Hussong's" was
sold to us by the owner of Hussong's We hope this background information
has added to your enjoyment of Pancho's, and please don't hesitate
to ask the Manager or Hostess regarding any other items which may interest
you.
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