I am attending a conference here in San Antonio. Right next to my hotel is the Alamo.
The Alamo was defended by troops including former Tennessee Congressman Davy Crockett. On March 6, 1836 the Alamo fell. It was the battle-cry of "Remember the Alamo" that later spurred on the forces of Sam Houston at San Jacinto.
The Alamo is the most significant historical spot in Texas.
Joan - thanks it was a good conference.
Bill - no they probably think it is a fort.
Sheila - yes, I do remember learning that from the Walt Disney movie.
Kathryn - I love it too.
Kim - it is our first time here and we loved it.
Rebecca - yes it is surpising to see it right in your face.
The Alamo was one the the first historical landmarks I remember learning about, in the movie with Fess Parker as Davie Crockett.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Lisa Von Domek
Dallas, TX
Hi Grant,
How cool!!! Enjoy your time in San Antonio!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
The History Channel had a great mini series, Texas Rising, that included the history of the Alamo. I really enjoyed it!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Hello Grant Schneider
You know I am curious, after our conversation, your impression of the surroundings of The Alamo...
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant
I would like to visit the Alamo and step back into history.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Larry - I remember that too from the movie.
Wayne and Jean - It was a great time. Now back to winter.
Hi Donna - oh neat. I didn't see it but would have liked it.
Hello Lisa Von Domek you were right that it was not large. Sort of small right out on the street. We could not take pictures inside even without flash. But it still has the historical significance and worth seeing.
Hello Lou - It was definitely a step back in history.
And we're looking a snow on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Fortunately no major accumulation.
Darn Grant wish I could have made plans to visit you SA, Jerry Newman lives in SA and we could have a short meet up, catch up next visit.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Jerry Newman
San Antonio, TX
Yes, Grant. I would have loved to have a mini-meetup with you while you were in San Antonio for your conference. Look me up the next time, and let me know you'll be here. Glad you enjoyed the Alamo. Lots of history in there for everyone to learn about Texas Independence from Mexico.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Potranco Realty
San Antonio, TX
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Good morning Grant. Thanks for sharing the photo, have taken a few myself, enjoyed seeing it up close and personal.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Good Morning Joe - it was nice to see it personally having seen the pictures and symbols before.
Hello Grant ... I have seen some great movies and history specials about the Alamo and a very interesting place!
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV
Grant
Your post is getting a lot of interest . . . . and that's good.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Grant- I remember the first time I saw the Alamo. You don't picture it being in the middle of the city.
Hi Lou - I see that it has. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Kathy - you are right, I didn't but I was standing in the street taking it with stores all around.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your photograph. It has been many years since I attended a conference in San Antonio.
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Grant
A very cool building with a significant history! I've not visited!
Hope you enjoyed your conference
Jeff
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
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