The Alamo

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Stock #:130821
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: San Antonio
State: Texas (TX)
County: Comal,Bexar
Publisher: E.C. Kropp Co.
Postmark: 1937 Jan-26
Postmark City: San Antonio
Postmark State: Tx
Stamp: 1C
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Recipient Address:Mrs. A. M. Wood
277 Samuel Ave
Norwich, Conn

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The sacred Alamo stands within the very heart of the business district of the city of San Antonio. It was erected in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks and was originally the Chapel of the Mission of San Antonio de Valera. It was within the gray stone walls of the quaine old Chapel, March 6, 1836, that Travis Bonham Bowie, Crockett, and 177 unsung heroes gave their lives in defense of Texas liberty.

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