Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
A Colorful Long Barrack
Archeology for Preservation
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024
1. A Colorful Long Barrack Marker
Curious, the Alamo's conservator Pam Rosser inspected the exposed wall and foundation. Here she discovered small areas of red, yellow, black, and white painted plaster still in place.
"I was so excited," says Pam. "This is the first evidence we have that the Long Barrack was once colorfully painted. It is possible this decoration occurred early after construction, when the Alamo was a Spanish mission and the Long Barrack was a Convento - or friar's quarters."
Top right: Alamo Conservator Pam Rosser examine fragments of painted plaster.
Right: These small fragments of plaster were found below ground and are painted with red ocher or vermilion.
Erected by The Alamo Organization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 29° 25.564′ N, 98° 29.179′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor of the Women and Children of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); Past Lives of the Long Barrack (here, next to this marker); 16-Pound Alamo Cannon (here, next to this marker); The Alamo (here, next to this marker); Spanish Mission and Military Post (here, next to this marker); Clara Driscoll (a few steps from this marker); Mission Mill (and Millstone) (a few steps from this marker); Ruins of the Habitations of the Friars and Indians (a few steps from this marker).
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024
2. A Colorful Long Barrack Marker
Marker is the furthest one of the three along the right
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
