Remember the Alamo? It's Under Siege Again -- This Time From Within

Wall Street Journal ^ | 8-20-09 | BEN CASSELMAN

[boxlunch]

ping ping!

[El Gato]

That's because there's no longer any land around it. They've let businesses encroach and the street is now nearly at the front step. It's sad how the DRT has let it go.

The first time I visited was almost 30 years ago. I didn't notice much change in that regard. The big changes were when the Menger Hotel to the south and the Post Office building to the north, were built. IIRC, Robert E. Lee stayed at the Menger, so that's been a while. The Post Office and Emilyl Morgan Hotel buildings have also been there for a good long time, as have the Crockett Hotel to the east and the row of commercial buildings across from the front of the complex. Just what "businesses" have encrouched more recently than 30 years? (The River Center Mall is newer than that, but there were other buildings there before it was built, and many that are closer as well.

[Peanut Gallery]

I’m 7th gen Texan too!

[Godwin1]

Maybe what is needed among the divided Daughters is some “Diversity.” Might help if they found a “wise Latina” to run the organization for a while.

[El Gato]

Remember the Alamo.

Also Gonzales and Goliad.

Although the Texians at Gonzales and Goliad fell quickly and were slaughtered, the Alamo defenders held out two weeks. Though they too were evenutally slaughtered, their sacrifice gave Sam Houston time to raise his army, which then whooped up on Santa Anna at San Jacinto. (Caught him taking a siesta, possibly with a lady, maybe even the "Yellow Rose"?)

[Right Wing Assault]

A drive-by w/pictures was sufficiant for us.

Hard to get a good one with all the downtown buildings around it. Looks weird.

[Still Thinking]

The battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!" helped inspire Texans to defeat the Mexican army a month later, securing Texas's independence

I thought it was "The lawn guys are here! Oh, wait..."

[Rightly Biased]

I’m Glad That I went Last Summer then.

Wow I was gonna take the kids.

Are you sure? they didn’t even mention that last Summer.

[texmexis best]

There were many volunteers from Tennessee at the Alamo and they all acquited themselves with honor. Very brave men.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

Alamo, Goliad, San Jacinto. I have been to them all and experienced the same reverence as you in memory of what took place there.

[Faith-Hope]

With the passing of Texas Icon, Virginia F. Webb Shahan, a difficult business decision has been made by family members. Alamo Village is closed to the general public. Our gates have been open to the visiting public and to the film industry for fifty years. At this time, we choose to close the gates of Alamo Village in order to reconstruct management and possibly redirect our efforts toward new positive goals. The future possibilities for this historical movie set are many. At present time, managers and owners continue with sound decision making even in the midst of a troubled economy. Our future goal includes the pursuit of continued business relations within the film industry, producing more and even larger trail drives and promoting individual group tours. As decisions are finalized, announcements will be made to the general public.

“To the multitudes of visitors, businesses, employees and dear friends who have contributed to the success of Alamo Village throughout these five decades, we offer our heartfelt gratitude and a sincere Texas thank you.” God Bless us one and all.

[Rightly Biased]

The Presidio La Bahia in Goliad is almost haunting I guess because it is so peaceful and not as busy as the others.

Reverance is felt there everytime I visit.