Download or read book San Antonio s Historic Market Square written by Edna Campos Gravenhorst and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Antonio was founded in 1718. By 1730, the viceroy of New Spain had issued orders to map plazas, squares, and parks for the Canary Islanders who would be arriving in 1731. The plazas with their markets became the centers for business and entertainment. The first square was Plaza de Armas (Military Plaza); when the islanders arrived, they marked off the Plaza de las Islas (Main Plaza). Before the Civil War, Alamo Plaza was the center of commerce. As San Antonio grew, the markets needed to relocate. The construction of Municipal Market began in 1899. This market house, built in Paschal Square, was demolished in the 1930s, but the Municipal Market Annex, constructed in the 1920s, survived. The annex buildings would become El Mercado and Centro de Artes. In the 1970s, a permanent building for the farmers market was built in Hay Market Plaza. Today, these buildings, along with the historic buildings in the area, are known as Market Square.
Download or read book San Antonio s Historic Market Square Spanish Language Edition La Hist rica Plaza del Mercado en San Antonio written by Edna Campos Gravenhorst and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "San Antonio fue fundada en 1718, para 1730 el virrey de Nueva Espaäna emitiâo âordenes de trazar mapas de plazas y parques para la llegada de los isleänos de las Canarias en 1731. Las plazas con sus mercados se convirtieron en centros de negocios y entretenimiento. La primera fue Plaza de las Armas y cuando los isleänos llegaron, marcaron Plaza de las Islas (Plaza Principal). Plaza del âAlamo era el centro de comercio antes de la guerra civil; al ir creciendo San Antonio los mercados se tuvieron que relocalizar. La construcciâon del Mercado Municipal empezâo en 1899. âEste fue construido en Plaza Paschal y demolido en los 1930s pero el anexo del Mercado Municipal, construido en los 1920s, sobreviviâo. Los anexos se convirtieron en El Mercado y Centro de Artes. En los 1970s, un edificio permanente para el mercado de agricultores fue construido en la Plaza de Zacate. Hoy âestos, con los edificios histâoricos en el âarea, son conocidos como El Mercado."--Arcadiapublishing.com.
Download or read book San Antonio s Historic Market Square Spanish Language Edition La Historica Plaza del Mercado En San Antonio written by Edna Campos Gravenhorst and published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historic Market Square San Antonio Texas written by and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of San Antonio s Market Square written by Mary Ann Noonan Guerra and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historic Photos of San Antonio written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Antonio was named for the Portuguese Saint Anthony of Padua when a Spanish expedition stopped in the area in 1691. The actual founding of the city took place in 1718 by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares. The ?River City? is famous for the Alamo and the River Walk, the two most visited tourists attractions in the entire state of Texas, along with Sea World, Six Flags Texas Fiesta and a very strong military concentration. This book follows life, government, events and people important to San Antonio history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of San Antonio!
Download or read book San Antonio de B xar written by Jesús F. de la Teja and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully written history of the development of San Antonio in colonial Texas.
Download or read book San Antonio City for a King written by Rudy Felix Casanova and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Antonio, City for a King takes us on an extraordinary adventure through an amazingly unknown, yet expectantly fitting, piece of Texas' origins. We learn how 16 families from Iberia's Canary Islands answered their monarch's call to populate a desolate northeast area of his New Spain for a strategic political reason. There was the year-long journey: crossing the Atlantic and then trekking north over present-day Mexico to Bejar. We see how these people initiated the township of San Fernando, guided its growth for generations and helped form many Texas traditions. And we follow their descendants through the town's evolution, through two rebellions, three changes of patriotism and one name change...to San Antonio.
Download or read book San Antonio de Bexar written by William Corner and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book THE SAN ANTONIO STORY written by T.R. Fehrenbach and published by Grand Lake Media. LLC. This book was released on 1978-12-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The San Antonio Story a pictorial and entertaining commentary on the growth and development of San Antonio, Texas his is a story that will surprise you. Nationally acclaimed author T R. Fehrenbach has written an honest and open perspective of San Antonio de Padua, the first time such a history has been published. Not many American cities can claim the age, or the romantic heritage, of San Antonio. None can claim to be similar to this enigmatic and contemporary Texas city which historically has enjoyed notable progress in its own slow-paced manner. ” Within these pages is one of the most colorful and conquest filled histories any city has ever known, from the summer of 1691 when Spanish soldiers and priests found its environs “the most beautiful in New Spain". To the fitful beginnings of the early missions. . .to the devastation of plagues and the frustrations of conquering heroes. . .to the hard riding Comanches who terrorized San Antonio villagers from the high buffalo plains of West Texas. . .the beginnings were rugged and charged with destiny. You can gain a new perspective of the events which led to that historic last stand at the Alamo, an epochal place in the War of Independence with Mexico.. .how San Antonio made the Colt revolver famous. . .how Teddy Roosevelt bellied up to the Menger bar and recruited his Roughriders. _ .how the military came to town and stayed. . .how a river which was nearly paved over became a shining spot in San Antonio’s downtown. . .and how a city with passion and perseverance has developed into what O. Henry called one of America’s four unique cities.
Download or read book Queen of the West written by Richard Bruce Winders and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 1850, the frontier settlement of San Antonio had seen more than its share of hardships, Indians attacks, rebellions, and repeated military occupations. These events all marked the towns recent past. In 1854, though, the editor of the Alamo Star felt confident enough in the town’s progress to announce that the embattled outpost would soon be known as the “Queen of the West.” The Star, of course, capitalized on the name of the town’s most famous landmark—the Alamo. Although historians have written about the battle and the town, no one has yet adequately explained how they are connected to each other. A deeper look at the development of San Antonio shows that it was not only the site of the Battle of the Alamo, it was the center of much of the history of Spain, Mexico, Texas, and the United States. Queen of the West: A Documentary History of San Antonio, 1718–1900 takes readers through a series of important writings detailing how San Antonio transformed from an important but threatened outpost to a thriving Edwardian city. The author, Richard Bruce Winders, provides an introduction to each eye-witness account providing diverse perspectives on the history of San Antonio by the people who actually lived it. The author is an internationally noted authority on the topic of the Alamo. The work will be a valuable resource for students of history and teachers. The book draws together a body of work that readers would have a difficult time finding on their own. The cover art is by noted artist Don Yena.
Download or read book Faces of B xar written by Jesús F. De la Teja and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2019 Summerfield G. Robert Award, sponsored by The Sons of the Republic of Texas Faces of Béxar showcases the finest work of Jesús F. de la Teja, a foremost authority on Spanish colonial Mexico and Texas through the Republic. These essays trace the arc of the author’s career over a quarter of a century. A new bibliographic essay on early San Antonio and Texas history rounds out the collection, showing where Tejano history has been, is now, and where it might go in the future. For de la Teja, the Tejano experience in San Antonio is a case study of a community in transition, one moved by forces within and without. From its beginnings as an imperial outpost to becoming the center of another, newer empire—itself in transition—the social, political, and military history of San Antonio was central to Texas history, to say nothing of the larger contexts of Mexican and American history. Faces of Béxar explores this and more, including San Antonio's origins as a military settlement, the community's economic ties to Saltillo, its role in the fight for Mexican independence, and the motivations of Tejanos for joining Anglo Texans in the struggle for independence. Taken together, Faces of Béxar stands to be a milestone in the growing literature on Tejano history.
Download or read book San Antonio written by Karen Gibson and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maria and her classmates can't wait for their class trip to San Antonio. They'll get to see the Alamo, where Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie fought for Texas freedom in 1836. Before they can go, the class has a lot of other things to learn about the second largest city in Texas. They find out about the Native Americans who lived in the area before Spanish missionaries arrived, and how the Alamo and four other Spanish missions still stand along Mission Trail. They find out about people from many other countries who have also influenced the city, including Germans, Greeks, and Chinese, which is celebrated by San Antonio's Institute of Texan Cultures. On the big day, not only does the class visit the Alamo and the institute, but they also visit River Walk, an ingenious solution for controlling the San Antonio River that provides beauty and entertainment for all.
Download or read book San Antonio de B xar written by Ione William Tanner Wright ("Mrs. S. J. Wright") and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tejano Origins in Eighteenth Century San Antonio written by Gerald E. Poyo and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication in 1991, this history of early San Antonio has won a 1992 Citation from the San Antonio Conservation Society and a Presidio La Bahía Award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Download or read book San Antonio City of Missions written by Claude B. Aniol and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claude B. Aniol's 'San Antonio: City of Missions' delves into the historical and cultural significance of the iconic city of San Antonio, Texas, focusing particularly on the renowned Spanish missions that dot the landscape. Aniol's writing style is both engaging and informative, blending historical facts with literary flair to portray the rich tapestry of San Antonio's past. The book provides a comprehensive look at the missions' architecture, religious significance, and their impact on the local community, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. Claude B. Aniol, a renowned historian and architecture expert, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to 'San Antonio: City of Missions.' His deep-rooted connection to the city and its historical landmarks shines through in his meticulous research and insightful analysis. Aniol's expertise in Spanish colonial history and architecture lends credibility to the book, making it a must-read for those interested in understanding the cultural legacy of San Antonio. I highly recommend 'San Antonio: City of Missions' to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the historical roots of San Antonio and the enduring legacy of its missions. Aniol's captivating narrative and scholarly approach make this book a valuable addition to any history buff's collection.
Download or read book San Antonio s Historic Architecture written by T. Irwin Sessions and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish colonial missionary settlements established San Antonio as a junction between Mexico and the developing United States in the early 1700s. Because of its remote location amid both countries and its great distance from other cities, San Antonio became a crossroads for commerce, industry, and strategic military position on the wild frontier. Texas independence and the admission of Texas into the United States in the 19th century established a diverse cultural population and distinctive architecture that remains historically significant across the nation as it continues to gain attention on the world stage. The appreciation of historic architecture among its citizens has enabled San Antonio to retain a remarkably large catalog of important historic structures, which are often saved from destruction through relocation. Three centuries of steady growth, from 1700 to 2000, has resulted in an abundance of buildings that has generated a local legacy of multigenerational artisans and skilled craftsmen.
