History of african americans in san antonio wikipedia. The san antonio story of segregation university of texas. A history of tyler and smith county, texas the portal to. Greenleaf book group llc austin greenleaf book group is a publisher and distributor that specializes in the development of independent authors and the growth of small presses. A brief history of fiesta san antonio culture trip. Its past is complex and ranges across 300 years, from the. Antonio menchaca in texas history, edited by timothy matovina and jesus. If youre from san antonio, fiesta isnt just a large parade with parties. African americans have been a part of the greater san antonios history since the late 1800s. San antonios first street car, pulled by mules, goes into operation. Turn of thecentury photographs from san diego, texas by ana carolina castillo crimm and sara r. Discover old san antonios most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. San antonio, tx the handbook of texas online texas state. San antonio offers a unique history of jim crow and its consequences within a city.
Texas public radios david martin davies wanted to tell stories about things besides the. By 1890, san antonio, texas, was a thriving trade center with population of 38,000. Explore the rich history of san antonio from the earliest spanish explorations to mexican rule and the texas republic. Valentine, a professor of architecture at the university of texas at san antonio, has researched and written a meticulously documented volume. San antonio is a richly illustrated compilation of more than 150 years of coverage on the history and culture of the city, as told in the pages of the san antonio expressnews. Fbi san antonio history federal bureau of investigation. Our production capabilities are limited only by your imagination. Courtesy arcadia publishing downtown san antonio is a new book of historic photos by local amateur historians joan marston korte and david l. Serpent, charade, dead city, the unseen, in big trouble, bite me, the mystery box, ill never get out of. From its native american occupation, discovery by spanish explorers, old missions, the battle of the alamo, and the old west. A list of authors who have lived and worked in san antonio, texas score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The battle of the alamo during texas war for independence from mexico lasted thirteen days, from february 23, 1836march 6, 1836. It is the birthplace of texan liberty and the site of the alamo, where a famous battle that was a pivotal event in the texas. The alamo, the citys historic fort, is a popular tourist draw.
This seal is the official emblem of the city of san antonio. From local politics to news stories on the military, energy, water use, the border and immigration that reverberate nationally and internationally, to the recent naming. Its past is complex and ranges across 300 years, from the co. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable texans, a discussion of the benefits of san antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Al and jim at the history shop tuesday, august 20th, 2019 comments off on welcome we have specialized in restoration and preservation since 1995 the objective of the restoration process is to stabilize the documentss, book s, etc. San antonio, texas a mecca for history buffs legends. During texas war for independence from mexico, a group of 200 volunteers who were defending the fort and former franciscan mission known as the alamo near san antonio was attacked. Souvenir book of hemisfair 68 the portal to texas history. Get instant gratification by viewing a digital version of our san antonio visitor guide. Massey this collection of nearly one hundred photographs from the estate of amateur photographer william hoffman captures the cosmopolitan town of san diego, texas, at a vibrant moment in its history between 1898 and 1909. Capturing the spirit of texas, san antonio is a mecca for history buffs. Turnofthecentury photographs from san diego, texas by ana. The convenient hopon, hopoff doubledecker bus tour stops at highlights including the alamo, pearl brewery, san antonio museum of art, and more. San antonio is considered to be one of the most historical cities in the us.
With that in mind, davies, the host of texas public radios the source, has put together san antonio secret history, a comic book loaded with anecdotes about san antonio protests. San antonio, city, seat 1837 of bexar county, southcentral texas, u. State of texas purchases abandoned alamo and gives it to city of san antonio. Fbi san antonio history early 1900s in november 1909, the head of the early bureaustanley finchdecided that his small force of detectives needed a permanent presence in the san antonio area. Edmondson and recollections of a tejano life, antonio menchaca in texas history, edited by timothy matovina and jesus f. Feb, 20 courtesy arcadia publishing downtown san antonio is a new book of historic photos by local amateur historians joan marston korte and david l. Oct 05, 2018 with that in mind, davies, the host of texas public radios the source, has put together san antonio secret history, a comic book loaded with anecdotes about san antonio protests. Residents of texas, 17821806, university of texas at austin at san antonio, institute of texan cultures. A city rich in history, bursting with culture, and booming with modern attractions, san antonio invites visitors to discover whats old and explore whats new. From our spectacular parks and green spaces, to festive seasonal events, to local shopping, dining and drinking.
Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2020 lcv cities tour in san antonio, texas, from january 1115, 2020, to feature the history and literary life of the community. A collection of diverse authors joined forces to produce this richly illustrated and complexly woven thematic telling of the citys history. History of san antonio 1519present beginning in the late 1500s, europeans sporadically entered south and central texas, although they did not settle there until the early 1700s. Mar 22, 2020 cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2020 lcv cities tour in san antonio, texas, from january 1115, 2020, to feature the history and literary life of the community. San antonio s first street car, pulled by mules, goes into operation. Drawn from the resources of the handbook of texas and the southwestern historical quarterly, this compilation offers a sampling of some of the many places, people, and events that have shaped the colorful history of the alamo city. A group dedicated to the study of san antonio, texas history into the 1960s, including the metropolitan. In the summer of 1821, stephen austin arrived in san antonio along with some 300 u. Many african americans in texas remained in slavery until. The san antonio story of segregation university of texas at. Turnofthecentury photographs from san diego, texas by ana carolina castillo crimm and sara r. May 29, 2018 all these old churches are within san antonio missions national historical park. Geology and history in the san antonio area of texas.
San antonios history is tied just as much to its buildings as it is to the events that occurred here. History of the riverwalk the history of the riverwalk the downtown loop of the famed san antonio riverwalk, or paseo del rio, is a 2 12 mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of san antonios most spectacular hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bars, shopping centers and businesses. See san antonio three ways with this combination bus, boat, and viewing tower experience. In secret history comic book, reporter shines a light on. History of the riverwalk welcome to the san antonio. Pedro huizar documents, 17721805, san antonio spanish archives, san antonio. These are some of the most beautiful churches that i have ever seen and you must visit them if you are. The city of san antonio is one of the oldest spanish colonization of the european settlements in texas and was, for decades, its largest city.
Huizar, pedro the handbook of texas online texas state. San antonio is a city steeped in its own rich history. Massey this collection of nearly one hundred photographs from the estate of amateur photographer. Before spanish colonization, the site was occupied for thousands of years by varying cultures of indigenous peoples. This book describes the early history of tyler and smith counties, located in texas, including information about the geography, notable individuals, government, elections, general reminiscences, as well as other relevant information. Bolstered by the construction of its first railroad in 1877, and a horrible hurricane that had struck galveston, san antonio reemerged as the states largest city in 1900. The history of the riverwalk the downtown loop of the famed san antonio riverwalk, or paseo del rio, is a 2 12 mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of san antonios most. In 1850, san antonio became the largest city in texas with 8,235 people, taking the lead from galveston. In march of 1836, texan soldiers lost the battle at the alamo against santa anna the mexican president at the time, but they were not hindered. First, san antonio is situated on the outer limits of the southern states.
Voted top 10 ghost tour in the country by usa today. This is the first general history of san antonio, texas, the seventh largest city in the nation. Take a peek inside the menger hotel, the most haunted hotel in texas. That could be written about any 300yearold urban center, especially one founded along a river where indigenous people dwelled for thousands. Aug 21, 2018 during texas war for independence from mexico, a group of 200 volunteers who were defending the fort and former franciscan mission known as the alamo near san antonio was attacked by a much. Folk, and texas knights of columbus historical commission, our catholic heritage, 15191936 austin. The history press the history press is looking for local historians and writers who are interested in publishing accessible histories of texas. Welcome to the san antonio genealogical and historical society. These are some of the most beautiful churches that i have ever seen and you must visit them if you are traveling to.
The african american population in san antonio, texas has been a significant part of the citys community since its founding. In celebration of the citys tricentennial, the texas state historical association is proud to present this special ebook, san antonio. The restoration process performed by the history shop includesassessment of work to be accomplished based on how the documents, books, maps will be used, handled and stored. First, san antonio is situated on the outer limits of the southern. No other school district in the city can match the pioneering history of this area, especially with the historic san antonio missions. Discover old san antonio s most haunted places and uncover the history that lies waiting for those who dare to enter their doorways. All these old churches are within san antonio missions national historical park. Fill out the form to receive your free printed version. Rescuing texas history, 2009 and was provided by ut san antonio libraries special collections to the portal to texas history, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. San antonio, tx the handbook of texas online texas. Three factors contributed to this unusual situation. Can someone recommend some good history books about san. The convenient hopon, hopoff doubledecker bus tour stops at highlights including the alamo, pearl.
Scholze created a wood carving that includes an alamo at the top, the lone star of texas, and the words libertatis cunabula which is latin for cradle of liberty. The alamo is one of the top iconic destinations of the south, but of course its much more than that. Turnofthecentury photographs from san diego, texas by. It is situated at the headwaters of the san antonio river on the balcones escarpment, about 80 miles km southwest of austin. San antonio, texas a mecca for history buffs legends of. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with. Its past is complex and ranges across 300 years, from the communitys origins as a tiny spanish frontier town to its contemporary status as a vital american megacity. A list of authors who have lived and worked in san antonio, texas score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters. Take a peek inside the menger hotel, the most haunted hotel in texas, and just a block away, peer into the emily morgan hotel, one of the citys first hospitals and where many men and women lost their lives. African americans have been a part of the greater san antonios history.
Rescuing texas history, 2009 and was provided by ut san antonio libraries special collections to the portal to texas history, a digital repository. An environmental history of san antonio and fifty years of the texas observer. The book includes lineages on 51 ancestor families of 103 first family descendants recognized in the first 20 years of the saghs rogram. Here are 20 unique facts that often slip through the history books and guided tours. Edmondson and recollections of a tejano life, antonio menchaca in texas history, edited by. The book offers a collection of descendant lineages, personal histories, and family narrative s from residents of bexar, san antonio, and bexar county prior to 1850. An environmental history of san antonio san antonio. History of the riverwalk welcome to the san antonio riverwalk.
San antonio is home to the alamo, where the battle for texas freedom from mexico began. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable texans, a discussion of the. From its native american occupation, discovery by spanish explorers, old missions, the battle of the alamo, and the old west, the history and attractions of this beautiful city can entertain its visitors for days. This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of san antonio, texas. Initially founded north of the present downtown area, in 1722 the presidio was relocated to the area surrounding. The area has buildings and structures that go as far back as the early 1700s. In secret history comic book, reporter shines a light on san antonios lesser known stories. The alamo 300 alamo plz, san antonio, texas 78205 rated 4. From the beginning, the harlandale independent school district has been fortunate to be part of the rich and unique cultural heritage inherent to the south side of san antonio.