Alamo Community Church San Antonio

Alamo, San Antonio Zoo

A hidden Alamo secret was buried at the San Antonio Zoo — until now

Alamo officials today confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo’s location was excavated for construction of the Mission San Antonio de Valero’s third and final site, which became an early 1800s Spanish military outpost known as El Álamo and then the site of the 1836 siege and battle.

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Historic discovery unveils Alamo's quarry link to San Antonio Zoo

During excavation for San Antonio Zoo's new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed.

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San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers Alamo's limestone quarry origins

Renovations at San Antonio Zoo reveal the quarry that supplied limestone for the Alamo, deepening historical ties.

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San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers quarry that built the Alamo, solving historic mystery

SAN ANTONIO - A groundbreaking historical discovery has finally pinpointed the quarry that provided the limestone used to construct the Alamo, solving a long-st

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San Antonio Zoo unearths limestone used in construction of the Alamo

A construction crew at the San Antonio Zoo discovered the exact quarry where the limestone to build the Alamo Church originated, solving a long-standing mystery about the origins of one of America's most iconic landmarks.

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Historic Discovery Confirms the Quarry That Supplied Limestone for The Alamo

A significant historical discovery has confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone used to build the Alamo, ...

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The Alamo, shrine to Texas liberty, has hope for a better future

The restoration and redevelopment of the Alamo is making progress. We’re hopeful it will be a celebration of Texas history ...

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Iconic Alamo site celebrates special 189th anniversary: 'Fabric of who we are as Texans'

The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th anniversary on Thursday.

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The Alamo

Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Alamo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission to the Alamo Church is free, but you must reserve a ticket in advance. If you're ...

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