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$550M Alamo Makeover: Restoring The Heart Of Texas History
(Texas Scorecard) – Over the last decade, the Alamo has undergone vast redevelopment backed by over $550 million in ...
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The Alamo: From religious mission to symbol of Texas independence
SAN ANTONIO — Long before the Alamo became a military fort, it was a religious outpost of the Spanish Empire. Mission San ...
Pee-wee Herman's bicycle to be among the Alamo's permanent collection of artifacts
The Alamo has acquired an original, screen-used stunt bike from the 1985 classic film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and will keep ...
The Alamo to display famous bicycle from ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’
The original screen-used stunt bike from the classic 1985 film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” was acquired by the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The item played a big role in the movie as Pee-wee Herman, ...
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The Alamo isn’t like you remember it: What’s changed (so far)
The State of Texas is paying $400 million for the renovations. The Alamo Trust is relying on $150 million in private donations to complete the projects, $90 million of which it has already received.
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Day Trips: Renovations at the Alamo, San Antonio
Day Trips: Renovations at the Alamo, San Antonio The 300-year-old Alamo is on its way to being new again By Gerald E. McLeod, Fri., March 14, 2025 ...