Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Strong Foundations
Archaeology for Preservation
Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021
1. Strong Foundations Marker
This unit is against the outside of the Alamo Church north wall. Guided by preservation experts, the archaeologists' goal is to expose the foundation walls. Preservation architects, structural engineers, and stone and moisture experts can then assess them and develop the best treatment options. Only with strong foundations will the Alamo Church stand for generations to come.
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Top right: Archaeologists carefully record all the historic features they find in each excavation unit.
Right: Six feet down, excavations revealed the base of the Church foundation and evidence of later additions to the Convento Courtyard next to it, probably dating from when the Alamo was a Spanish mission.
Erected by The Alamo Organization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 25.554′ N, 98° 29.168′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Houston
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Archaeological Puzzle (a few steps from this marker); The Mission Period (a few steps from this marker); The Decline of Spanish Rule (a few steps from this marker); Live Oak Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Struggle for Independence (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. William Barret Travis (a few steps from this marker); The Birth of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Japanese Monument to The Heroes of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021
2. The Strong Foundations Marker near the Alamo chapel
Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021
3. The view of the Strong Foundations Marker near the Alamo chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
