Description
Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:
Andrew Crews
22 December 2021
1836 On December 22, 1836, the new Texas government forms the county government of Bexar, with San Antonio as its County Seat.
1859 The cornerstone of St. Mark's Episcopal Church is laid, but because of the Civil War, the first service in the completed church is not held until Easter 1875.
1967 The final pre-cast and furnished room (of 496) is flown into place on the 20th floor of the Palacio Del Rio Hotel. Placement of the last room was scheduled for January 5, but H. B. Zachry's crews became so adept at hoisting the 35-ton concrete rooms the "last flight" was moved up.
This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.
Discussion
By posting you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.