When I visited the Alamo I was amazed at how small it was. As a child the movie always made me think it was huge. The arched walkway was my favorite. Snap I just got home and found sweet armalade asleep in the flower pot just beneath the feeder. Protecting his food supply is a tiring job you know. LOL
I've never seen the real Alamo....only the movie version. The archways look really interesting. I like the wood rafter thingies....I can't think of the actual word for them. Must be Old Timer's setting in!
Was it worth dying for the cause? "Of the Texans who fought during the battle, only two survived: Travis's slave, Joe, was assumed to be a noncombatant,[8] and Brigido Guerrero, who had deserted from the Mexican Army several months before, convinced Mexican soldiers that he had been taken prisoner by the Texians.[9] Alamo co-commander James Bowie's freedman, Sam, was also spared, although it is not known if he participated in the fighting."
I love vintage postcards - especially those that show areas that are well known. I have never been to the Alamo, but would like to go sometime. It's surprising to me to hear it's smaller than people expected. I've always pictured it as 'larger than life'!
"Within the walls of the Alamo - Built 1718. The brave David Crockett, Bowie Travis and 176 others gave their life battling for liberty against the Mexicans under Santa Anna."
The Alamo Garden, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Post Office in Background) [Image] "This peaceful garden adjoins the famous Alamo, where, in 1836, some 200 Texans fought an army of 5,000 Mexicans in the cause of Texas Independence. The Texas men were all killed!"
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Close this window Jump to comment formWhen I visited the Alamo I was amazed at how small it was. As a child the movie always made me think it was huge. The arched walkway was my favorite. Snap I just got home and found sweet
armalade asleep in the flower pot just beneath the feeder. Protecting his food supply is a tiring job you know. LOL
June 10, 2010 at 5:41 PM
I'll always "remember the Alamo" because of the Davy Crockett show.
June 10, 2010 at 8:25 PM
I've never seen the real Alamo....only the movie version. The archways look really interesting. I like the wood rafter thingies....I can't think of the actual word for them. Must be Old Timer's setting in!
June 10, 2010 at 10:06 PM
I also was surprised at how small the Alamo is. Love the warm colors of these cards.
June 10, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Gorgeous cards. My father gave me some linen postcards from his trips as a sailor in the 1950's. happu PFF.
June 11, 2010 at 4:16 AM
I've never visited the Alamo. These postcards make me want to go.
June 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM
What gorgeous postcards! I remember Davy Crockett, born on a mountaintop in Tennessee. :)
June 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I love the archway walk. It looks just like a cloister in an abbey. So peaceful.
June 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Your vintages postcards are always magnificent!
Happy a great weekend dear friend,
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June 11, 2010 at 2:33 PM
I thought that first one looked familiar...then I scrolled down. Yep, I've been there! We actually have a picture of us in that very spot!
June 11, 2010 at 3:16 PM
The Alamo is the most popular tourist destination in Texas. That surprised me, although I've never been and would love to go sometime.
June 11, 2010 at 7:29 PM
When you say linen, are they actual cloth, or just a linen textured paper? Great shots though.
June 11, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Was it worth dying for the cause?
"Of the Texans who fought during the battle, only two survived: Travis's slave, Joe, was assumed to be a noncombatant,[8] and Brigido Guerrero, who had deserted from the Mexican Army several months before, convinced Mexican soldiers that he had been taken prisoner by the Texians.[9] Alamo co-commander James Bowie's freedman, Sam, was also spared, although it is not known if he participated in the fighting."
June 12, 2010 at 12:17 PM
I love vintage postcards - especially those that show areas that are well known. I have never been to the Alamo, but would like to go sometime. It's surprising to me to hear it's smaller than people expected. I've always pictured it as 'larger than life'!
Happy PFF, a little late.
June 14, 2010 at 9:10 AM
I really love these postcards--especially that first one with the soft pastels. Just lovely.
Happy PFF!
June 14, 2010 at 6:17 PM