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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJQ_the-alamo_San-Antonio-TX.html
This is the Long Barrack, the oldest building in San Antonio. It was built in 1724 as a convento or residence for priests and was originally part of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, now known as the Alamo. Since then it has been used as a Spanis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJP_ruins-of-the-habitations-of-the-friars-and-indians_San-Antonio-TX.html
This is the ruins of the habitations of the friars and Indians; refrectory, kitchen and other regular offices. In the second patio there was a gallery with weaving rooms and rooms for storing materials and utensils.
The habitations of the India…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJJ_the-alamo-in-1836_San-Antonio-TX.html
The church of former Mission San Antonio de Valero had been converted into a powder magazine and artillery platorm by the Mexican Army in the autumn of 1835 during the Siege of B?xar. Following the capture of the town in early December 1835, Texan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJI_soldiers-of-the-war-of-1812-who-fought-for-texas_San-Antonio-TX.html
This tree dedicated in honor ofthe soldiers of the War of 1812who fought for Texas liberty
March 16, 1935
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJH_clara-driscoll_San-Antonio-TX.html
Title to the Alamo Mission property,acquired through her efforts andher personal fortune, was conveyed byClara Driscollto the State of Texas, Sept. 5th 1905:"That the sacred shrine be saved from theencroachments of commercialismand stand through e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJ2_acequia-irrigation-ditch_San-Antonio-TX.html
Acequia or irrigation ditch,part of the original acequiabuilt to supply farms and theMission San Antonio del Valero.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKJ0_the-alamo-in-1836_San-Antonio-TX.html
Corrals for cattle and horses occupied this space during the famous 1836 Siege and Battle of the Alamo. Small fortifications provided cover for the Texans during the siege. The structures shown in the illustration are (left to right) the church, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIZ_alamo-low-barracks-and-main-gateway_San-Antonio-TX.html
Mission San Antonio de Valero, established nearby in 1718, was relocated here in 1724. By 1762, the mission plaza was enclosed by thick stone and adobe walls. The 11x14-foot main gateway was located at this site along the south wall. In 1803 Spani…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIY_mr-mrs-alfred-beyer_San-Antonio-TX.html
This plaque is placedin memory ofMr. & Mrs. Alfred BeyerFounders of Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant
A true pioneer with the visionto make our river a better andmore beautiful people's place,Mr. Beyer opened the firstRiver Walk business here onOctob…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIX_the-acequias-of-san-antonio_San-Antonio-TX.html
San Antonio's original water system, started in 1718, consisted of eight acequias or canals taking water from the San Antonio River and San Pedro Crek. These acequias extended 15 miles from the headwaters of the San Antonio River to the five Spani…