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Original Alamo limestone found at San Antonio Zoo

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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.

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A hidden Alamo secret was buried at the San Antonio Zoo — until now

It turns out that the very stones used to build the Alamo came from the San Antonio Zoo. 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,

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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.

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Original Alamo limestone found at the San Antonio Zoo

For centuries, the Alamo has been the backdrop of San Antonio. But today, it was announced that the limestone used to build the magnificant"FOR C

San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers Alamo's limestone quarry origins

Renovations at San Antonio Zoo reveal the quarry that supplied limestone for the Alamo, deepening historical ties.

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On This Day: Mexico begins assault on the Alamo

On Feb. 23, 1836, soldiers under the command of Mexican President General Antonio López de Santa Anna began their assault on the Alamo.

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Iconic Alamo site celebrates special 189th anniversary: 'Fabric of who we are as Texans'

The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th anniversary on Thursday.

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