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Original Alamo limestone found at San Antonio Zoo

Axios on MSN · 7h

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.

San Antonio Express News on M… · 4h

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.

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.

Original limestone quarry used for Alamo discovered at San Antonio Zoo

A monumental discovery has been made in the San Antonio Zoo, confirming the exact quarry that provided the limestone to build the Alamo and solving a mystery spanning centuries.

San Antonio Current · 10h

Stone used to build the Alamo came from site that now houses San Antonio Zoo

The San Antonio Zoo limestone, discovered during the construction of Congo Falls, will be used to repair the walls of the Alamo.

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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 ...

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1st look at a new discovery at the Alamo

As the Alamo undergoes restoration in honor of the 189th anniversary of the battle's end, "GMA" shares an exclusive look at ...

‘Dawn at the Alamo’ honors Alamo defenders on 189th anniversary of battle

SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Alamo Plaza will host “ Dawn at the Alamo ” to honor the sacrifice of the 189 Alamo ...

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The Battle of the Alamo

Learn more about the Battle of the Alamo with John Richardson, a historian with Alamo Trust, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas.

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Landscaper Dies After a Lawnmower Fell on Him at Texas College

Officials said a landscaper died earlier this week in an accident involving a lawnmower at Northwest Vista College in San ...

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New welcome center opens to guide prospective college students at Alamo Colleges

The Alamo Colleges District celebrated the opening of its new "Welcome Center" on North Alamo Street with a ribbon-cutting ...

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'JessZilla' documentary on young boxer's fight against cancer comes to Laredo

The story of a young Olympic hopeful stepping out of the boxing ring to battle brain cancer is coming to Laredo with ...

KCEN-TV on MSN2h

Remembering the Alamo: 189 years later

March 6 marks the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo on the final day of a 13-day siege.

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