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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6E_the-confluence-of-civilizations-in-the-americas_San-Antonio-TX.html
There is something in the nature of man that will not tolerate the unexplored. Always he finds his perimeter of ground too small, and restless stirrings prod his feet until he has gazed from every peak.
Following this elusive music hundreds of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6D_main-plaza-fortifications_San-Antonio-TX.html
During the Main Plaza renovation in 2007, archaeologists discovered remnants of a military fortification underneath this street. This entrenchment would have been part of San Antonio's defense against attacks during the turbulent revolutionary per…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6A_the-storming-of-bexar_San-Antonio-TX.html
First of four major engagements of the War for Texas Independence, this sanguinary battle ended a siege of six weeks. The assault began at dawn, Dec. 5. 300 volunteers (Texans, Mexicans, and Americans) under Cols. Frank W. Johnson and Benjamin R. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK69_san-antonio-mutual-aid-association_San-Antonio-TX.html
Organized Nov. 1862, by act of Texas Legislature, incorporated 1863. Had store at this site. Its $44,000 capital included $8,000 subscribed by the city for its needy and for families of Confederates away in the Civil War. Aim of group was to keep …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK67_justices-court_San-Antonio-TX.html
We strolled into a Justice's Court the other day, and were reminded of the time when God smote the children of men with a confusion of tongues. A German was complained of by a Mexican, and a Frenchman was the witness. Each spoke his native tongue …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK65_san-antonio-the-flavor-of-its-past_San-Antonio-TX.html
In years gone by, the southern portion of Main Plaza was devoted to the restaurant purposes of the Mexicans, and there one could obtain at any time a plate of chili-con-carne, frijoles, tamales, or whatever his taste might crave in the way of Mexi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK64_200th-anniversary-of-san-antonio-municipal-government_San-Antonio-TX.html
Commemorating theTwo Hundredth Anniversaryof the Foundingof the Municipal Governmentof San Antonio,1731
Dedicated, March 9, 1931, A.D.
Erected in honor of the originalsixteen Canary Island families.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK60_american-legion-memorial-highway_San-Antonio-TX.html
Dedicated toThe American LegionbyThe American Legion CentralCouncil of Bexar County
May 24th, A.D. 1936
Col. W. B. Tuttle, Chairman of CouncilHerman G. Nami, Sec'y & Chairman of Memorial Comm.D. G. McNair, Architect
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK5Y_benjamin-apartments_Houston-TX.html
Completed in 1924, this apartment building is a good example of multi-family housing constructed in the south end of downtown Houston after World War I. Successful businessman Benjamin Cohen (1875-1951) hired noted Houston architect Alfred Finn to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK5U_the-canary-islanders_San-Antonio-TX.html
Earliest civilian colonists of San Antonio, this nucleus of pioneers from the Canary Islands formed the first organized civil government in Texas and founded the village of San Fernando de Bexar in 1731.
Following a sea and land voyage of over …