San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Cenotaph

The Alamo

The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city'

Mission San Francisco de la Espada

Established 1731, favorite of many students of Spanish period in Texas, and popular with photographers. The little church building, restored several times, is still in use. Ruins of walls that once surrounded the mission compound; foundations of a granary;

Fort Sam Houston

Established in 1845 and moved to its present location in 1876, this installation has long been one of the Army'

Brooks Air Force Base

Brooks Air Force Base was founded in 1918 and the scene of history'