Item Details
Museum at the Alamo
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | San Antonio, TX |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | Erected in 1718 as a church and fortress, it became the symbol of Texas independence. During the Texas-Mexican Independence War in 1836, it was defended and lost to the last Texan. Soon "Remember the Alamo" became synonymous with Texas independence. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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