Original Alamo limestone found at San Antonio Zoo

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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San Antonio Zoo discovers limestone used to build Alamo while excavating new gorilla habitat
located on the far west side of the San Antonio Zoo, was the primary source of the stone used in the 1700s to build the Alamo Church and other historic structures in the city. Matt Rivers ...
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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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Huge makeover of Alamo Plaza in San Antonio remains on schedule
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