Alamo, San Antonio Zoo and limestone

A hidden Alamo secret was buried at the San Antonio Zoo — until now
Alamo officials today confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo’s location was excavated for construction of the Mission San Antonio de Valero’s third and final site, which became an early 1800s Spanish military outpost known as El Álamo and then the site of the 1836 siege and battle.
San Antonio Zoo unearths limestone used in construction of the Alamo
A construction crew at the San Antonio Zoo discovered the exact quarry where the limestone to build the Alamo Church originated, solving a long-standing mystery about the origins of one of America's most iconic landmarks. Why it matters: The confirmation creates an unprecedented link to the sources that shaped San Antonio's early architecture.
Original limestone quarry used for Alamo discovered at San Antonio Zoo
A monumental discovery has been made in the San Antonio Zoo, confirming the exact quarry that provided the limestone to build the Alamo and solving a mystery spanning centuries.
Historic discovery unveils Alamo's quarry link to San Antonio Zoo
During excavation for San Antonio Zoo's new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed.
San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers quarry that built the Alamo, solving historic mystery
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