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Original Alamo limestone found at San Antonio Zoo

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

It turns out that the very stones used to build the Alamo came from the San Antonio Zoo. 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,

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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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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Original Alamo limestone found at the San Antonio Zoo

For centuries, the Alamo has been the backdrop of San Antonio. But today, it was announced that the limestone used to build the magnificant"FOR C

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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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Timeline: Cold front just hours away from reaching San Antonio

Another cold front sweeping Texas this week will bring a major temperature drop to San Antonio as it douses other cities in ...

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Huge makeover of Alamo Plaza in San Antonio remains on schedule

The city, county, and state funded project is designed to make a visit to the Alamo a bigger and more educational experience, ...

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Texas history comes alive at Alamo's Independence Day event

SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo hosted a Texas Independence Day celebration on Sunday, honoring the day Texas declared its ...

‘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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'Kitten Lady' Hannah Shaw teaming with San Antonio's Animal Care Services

Animal welfare advocate and social media influencer Hannah Shaw will present a neonatal care workshop as part of her spring ...

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