The Alamo, Mission San Antonio de Valero

Started by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares in 1716, this National and State Historic Landmark was originally located west of San Pedro Springs. It survived three moves. During the 19th century struggle for political and military control of Texas. These rudimentary fortifications made the old mission symbolically and strategically important for Texas history.

FLOOR PLAN
FACADE DETAILS
TYPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

NPS-Alamo website

Missions Location:

POINT (-98.4861 29.4258)

Historical Designation:

National Historic Landmark

State Historic Landmark

Current Use:

Current Condition:

Chronology of Preservation Treatments:

original mission church destroyed by a hurricane

built current stone mission complex

the church had two stone towers flanking the front facade and a roof with barrel vault and dome

towers and ceiling collapsed

features never replaced and building fell into disrepair

mission secularized

mission's convento became the barracks for the Alamo Company

growth/modification

Mexican army occupied the complex

property was in poor condition

Texan rebels took the Alamo

cannons used on the structure

the church leased the property to U.S. goverment

used for quartermaster's purposes until 1872

a private citizen purchased the convent

the State of Texas bought the chapel

Texas governor acquired the convent and bestowed the entire complex to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas

a metal roof was added

wood and windows replaced

Jurisdiction/Ownership/Management:

Partner Groups/Organization:

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Site Access:

private vehicle

public transportation

Principal Building Materials:

Plan Type:

Principal Facade Features:

four niches surrounding the entrance

Ancillary Features:

perimetral wall