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.

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."

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.

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo. A group of tourists walk around taking pictures.

Photograph of the arched openings at the Alamo grounds. A man stands under the left arch.

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.

Walkway with colonnade at the Alamo

Photograph of tourists roaming the grounds of the Alamo, viewed 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.

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo viewed through an archway.

Photograph of the grounds of the Alamo through an archway.

Photograph of an entryway set into the stone wall at Mission San José. There is a cactus plant to the left of the photo.

Perimeter wall at Mission San Jose

Photograph of the grounds at Mission San José. A tourist stands on the sidewalk.

Mission San Jose, view down the row of Indian residences and outdoor oven

Photograph of a lintel and doorway in an Indian dwelling at Mission San José. There are baskets in the background.

Photograph of Mission San Jose located in San Antonio, Texas. The photo shows the view down the row of entryways into the Native American dwellings. The Mission is made of stone with a wooden canopy covering the entryways.

Photograph of an entry gateway into Mission San José. The walls are made of stone, and the gates and doors are made of wood.

Photograph of the interior of an Indian dwelling at Mission San José.

Photograph of Mission San Jose located in San Antonio, Texas. The photo shows the view of entryways into Native American dwellings and an outdoor oven.

Close up photograph of a stone outdoor oven at Mission San Jose located in San Antonio, Texas. The Native American dwellings are visible in the background.

Doorway at Mission San Jose

Ruins at Mission San Jose

Photograph of the wooden entry gateway into Mission San José. A cactus plant is visible through the open gate, and a woman wearing a black hat stands in the foreground.