The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the public for research. The focus of the collection is the period of the Texas Republic, 1836-1846
San Antonio, TX Historic LibrariesThe 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'
San Antonio, TX MissionsEstablished in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755
San Antonio, TX MissionsCompleted 1899 as home and border store by French merchant-riverboat trader. Converted to hotel operated by family until the ...
This private collection houses more than 2,000 clocks dating back to 1690....
Since San Antonio's founding as a presidio more than two centuries ago, the military has been an integral part of the city. M...
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