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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,

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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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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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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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Is summer starting early? Here's when South Texas will hit 90 degrees this week.

The week will start with chilly temps early Monday morning, but a major warm-up is expected by the middle of the week.

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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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