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Original Alamo limestone found at 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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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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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 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 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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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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John Wayne's 'The Alamo' Is Completely Unrealistic

The Alamo' is entertaining for its action, scale, and scope, but it was also rife with historical inaccuracies.

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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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NYC steakhouses beef with Texas over push to rename the New York strip: ‘Remember the Alamo’

The beef between NY and Texas is heating up over the Lone Star State’s absurd bid to rename the New York strip, and it’s ...

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‘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 Texanist: What’s a Spinning Cube in New York Got to Do With the Alamo?

The curiously named art piece in question is a creation of sculptor Tony Rosenthal, a native Illinoisan and longtime New ...

Alamo still stirs passion, controversy 189 years after the renowned siege and battle

While one elected leader has sought assurances that Black, Latino and Native American perspectives are included in a new $235 million Alamo visitor center and museum, traditionalists who support the ...

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Vin Diesel appeared with Michelle Rodriguez at star-studded 2025 Texas Film Awards

Wild stories, not speeches! Austin Film Society honors Michelle Rodriguez, Alamo Drafthouse founders. Here are the craziest ...

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