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Monument in front of the Alamo, side view with sculptures of Defenders

Photograph of a side view of a monument in front of the Alamo. It includes sculptures of a group of people standing together with several manning a cannon on the left; the space below the sculpture is etched with the Alamo Defender's names. One of the men in the scene is identified as James Bonham.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Arched window at the Alamo

Photograph of the detail of an arched window at the Alamo. Three vertical wooden bars have been set in the window. Behind the wooden bars, glass has been set in. Tourists can be seen through the window.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plaques erected at the Alamo by the Masons

Photograph of plaques on the wall of the Alamo, dedicated by the local San Antonio Masons groups to honor the defenders of the Alamo who were Masons. The plaque on the left reads, "Honoring these Masons: James Bonham, James Bowie, David Crockett, Almaron Dickenson, William Barret Travis and those unidentified Masons who gave their lives in the Battle of the Alamo, March 6, 1836. Erected by The Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. & A.M. March 6, 1976." The plaque on the right reads, "The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas, This plaque was dedicated January 15, 1946, by Alamo Lodge No. 44 A.F. & A.M. commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the chartering of the lodge and honoring those pioneer Masons of that era who founded the lodge upon this site."
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of the arches on the grounds of the Alamo.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Plaque at the Alamo - the Defense of the Alamo

A descriptive plaque at the Alamo site.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entrance to grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of an arched gateway leading to the grounds of the Alamo. The gate is chained off, and is made of wrought iron. There are two lamps mounted on either side of the gate.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo and grounds

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A small window has been cut high up into the far wall, and a large group of cacti grows against the wall to the left of the photo. There is a clay pot on the ground to the right of the window.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Building at the Alamo site

Photograph of the side of a building at the Alamo site. Benches are interspersed with bushes along the wall of the building. A woman in a blue skirt is taking a picture to the left of the photo.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The well at the Alamo

A well on the Alamo grounds. The convenio well dug during the mission period. Was in use in 1836.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo memorial for the thirty-two men from Gonzales

Photograph of a memorial plaque at the Alamo featuring a bronze relief of the men from Gonzales. Under the bronze relief, it says, "Erected in grateful recognition of the supreme act of heroism of the thirty two men from Gonzales who gave their lives in the Alamo in response to the appeal of Travis."
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo memorial for the thirty-two men from Gonzales, detail of bronze

Photograph of a close-up view of a bronze plaque on a memorial at the Alamo, showing a relief of the Alamo defenders. They march in a line towards the Alamo, and are surrounded on both sides by plants. They all carry guns.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Stone mill at the Alamo

Stone mill for grinding corn with etchings on the Alamo grounds.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The well at the Alamo

Photograph of a well under a tree on the Alamo grounds in San Antonio, Texas. It is a square brick structure with wooden braces at the top. A group of unidentified persons is visible on a path in the background, as well as part of a building and a wall enclosing the grounds. The well was dug during the mission period and was in use in 1836.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Clara Driscoll plaque at the Alamo

Photograph of a plaque honoring Clara Driscoll at the Alamo. It reads: "Lest we forget: title to the Alamo Mission property, acquired through her efforts and her personal fortune, was conveyed by Clara Driscoll to the State Of Texas. Sept. 5th 1905: 'That the sacred shrine be saved from the encroachments of commercialism and stand through eternity a monument incomparable to the immortal heroes who died that Texas might not perish.' March 2nd, 1927."
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo Plaque honoring Adina de Zavala and Clara Driscoll

Photograph of a plaque at the Alamo honoring two opposing visions that helped preserve the Alamo. It says, "Adina Emelia de Zavala 1861-1955. Clara Driscoll 1881-1945. Two loyal members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, each in her own way responsible for preserving this historic site." A bronze Texas seal has been placed on the plaque between their names.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo. A group of tourists walk around taking pictures.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo

Photograph of the arched openings at the Alamo grounds. A man stands under the left arch.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Alamo through an archway

Photograph of a side view of the Alamo through an archway. A man wearing a baseball cap and pushing a cart full of cleaning supplies walks away from the arch. A girl walks in front of him. The building to the left is roped off.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Walkway with colonnade at the Alamo

Walkway with colonnade at the Alamo
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of tourists roaming the grounds of the Alamo, viewed through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo viewed through an archway. There is a fountain near the far wall, and a man sits on a bench facing it.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo viewed through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grounds of the Alamo through an archway

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo through an archway.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry gateway to Mission San José

Photograph of an entryway set into the stone wall at Mission San José. There is a cactus plant to the left of the photo.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History