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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM294G_river-communities_San-Antonio-TX.html
The isolated Spanish outpost established a short distance northwest of here in 1718 was soon relocated to a more protected area between the river and San Pedro Creek in today's center city. The mission and its religious community were placed east …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM293R_the-river-in-the-1900s_San-Antonio-TX.html
The San Antonio River became a muddy, trash filled eyesore in the early 1900s. Alarmed city leaders rallied to save the beloved waterway by clearing away mud and debris, planting grass, and pumping water into the empty channel. Civic organizations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28QB_flooding-dams_San-Antonio-TX.html
The San Antonio River and surrounding creeks have experienced devastating floods throughout the city's history. Major flooding in 1819, 1868, 1913, and 1921 caused extensive property damage and loss of life. An engineering study after the 1868 flo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28QA_locks-dams_San-Antonio-TX.html
Throughout history it has often been desirable to allow boats to travel up streams farther than shallow water would normally allow them to go. For centuries this problem has been solved by using dams, gates, and locks.
Since 1941, dams built i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28Q9_the-hugman-dam_San-Antonio-TX.html
Beautification of the San Antonio River was a long-time dream of local residents who urged city officials to improve the river through the downtown area. These efforts were just beginning when devastating floods caused widespread damage in 1913 an…