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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKIV_the-alamo-cenotaph_San-Antonio-TX.html
In memory of the heroes who sacrifiedtheir lives at the Alamo, March 6, 1836,in the defense of Texas."They chose never to surrender nor retreat.These brave hearts, with flag stillproudly waving, perished in the flamesof immortality that their high…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGC_scottish-rite-cathedral_San-Antonio-TX.html
Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio dates to 1912, when a charter was granted by the sovereign grand inspector general of Texas. The organization grew slowly until World War I, when many soldiers stationed in San Antonio became members. This site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGB_samuel-augustus-maverick_San-Antonio-TX.html
A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Mailam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar Delegate, Maverick signed Texas declaration of Independence at Washington-on-Braz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKGA_barbed-wire-demonstration_San-Antonio-TX.html
Once called "bobwire" by cowboys, barbed wire was a French invention first patented in the U.S., in 1867, but it did not gain favor with cattlemen until late 1870s. Joseph Glidden of Dekalb, Illinois, received a patent for his barbed wire in 1874,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG9_father-of-the-river-walk_San-Antonio-TX.html
Robert H. H. Hugman, architect, revered for his role in development of the river walk, 1939-1941, opened his office at river level in this circular space in early 1941. He remarked at the time, "I opened my office at river level. When I did this, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG8_majestic-theatre_San-Antonio-TX.html
Constructed in 1928, at a cost of $3,000,000 this structure was designed by John Eberson for Karl Hoblitzelle, owner of the interstate theatre chain. Chiefly Spanish Colonial Revival in design, its eclectic features include paired columns supporti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG7_st-josephs-church_San-Antonio-TX.html
St. Joseph's Church was erected by the German speaking Catholics of San Antonio. The corner stone is dated May 8, 1866 and was laid on November 9, 1868. The church was dedicated by the Most Reverend C. M. Dubois in 1876. The first pastor of St. Jo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG6_san-antonio-casino-club-building_San-Antonio-TX.html
The exclusive Casino Club was organized in 1854 by San Antonio Germans. In 1881 the San Antonio Club was established for literary purpose. The institutions merged in 1925 to form San Antonio Casino Club. This building, completed in 1927 with its d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG5_san-antonio-river-walk_San-Antonio-TX.html
Most cities have a river:San Antonio has a river walk.
The San Antonio river has been an important resource since long before the arrival of the Spanish when the area was home to Native Americans. The first mission, San Antonio de Valero, was e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKG3_john-twohig-lived-on-these-grounds_San-Antonio-TX.html
Here he entertained Robert E. Lee and other famous men. He was known for his Christianity, hospitality, and charity to the poor and orphans. He blew up his store to keep the powder and shot from the enemy during Vasquez's Raid March 1842. He was c…