SAN ANTONIO The Soul of Texas Hardback book with Dust Jacket Text by Gerald Lair and Susanna Nawrocki Photography by Mark Langford Published in Cooperation with The
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce 1st printing, 1993 Text © 1993 by Gerald Lair and Susanna Nawrocki Photography © 1993 by Mark Langford unless otherwise noted " San Antonio cannot hide its character.
It can be seen, heard, felt and experienced every moment in time.
The allure of the city lies in its colorful past, vibrant present, legendary people and places, and history-steeped traditions.
The Alamo, Missions, River Walk, Market Square and San Fernando Cathedral tell of our storied past.
The names of Crockett, Bowie, Travis, Bonham, Roosevelt, MacArthur, Pershing, Eisenhower, Foulois and Lindbergh fill our pages in history.
San Antonio captivates both locals and tourists alike, especially during Fiesta San Antonio, The San Antonio Fat Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Christmas season with Las Pastores, Las Posadas, and the lighting of the Riverwalk. " " San Antonio: The Soul of Texas celebrates the history and traditions of this special city, while commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, an organization that truly helped shape the future of the Alamo City. " Contents include: " Foreword Introduction How it Was ... How it Is The First Settlements Five Flags Over San Antonio A Modern Economy Emerges Fiesta and the 1890's Growth and Preservation War, Peace and Progress The Wonder Years and Today ENTERPRISE Networks
High Technology
Manufacturing & Distribution
Business & Finance
Building San Antonio
Education & Quality of Life
Health Care
The Marketplace Acknowledgments Photography Captions Index " The book is in excellent condition with minor edgewear to the dust jacket.
No torn or ripped pages.
No markings or writing. |
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