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[Front of Treue der Union Monument]

Photograph of the front of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with the text "Treue der Union" on the visible side, with a vase of flowers below. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. There are trees in the background, behind and to the right of the monument and buildings are partially visible on the opposite side of High Street.
Date: June 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Saint Mary's Christ Sculpture]

Photograph of a Christ statue installed at the edge of the lawn between the old (1863) and new (1906) St Mary's Church buildings, located at 306 W San Antonio. The sculpture is hanging on a brown wooden cross frame beneath a triangular roof with text in gold: "Grüß Gott." Both buildings are visible in the background, with the older stone building at right and the newer, Gothic-style building at left, partially obscured by trees and bushes.
Date: June 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Treue der Union Monument South Corner]

Photograph of a monument commemorating the German-Americans who died at the Nueces Massacre, taken from the south corner, facing High Street. The monument is a square column of white stone with a flat-topped obelisk-like column above, with German text and lists of names on the two visible sides. It is surrounded by a multi-chain fence with obelisk-shaped posts and the historic marker is visible at the right side of the enclosure. Trees and part of a church are visible in the background.
Date: June 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History