The Alamo Oak is a photograph by David and Carol Kelly which was uploaded on February 9th, 2013.
The Alamo Oak
You will find this old oak tree on the grounds of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Planted in 1912 by Walther Whall, the Alamo Live Oak... more
Title
The Alamo Oak
Artist
David and Carol Kelly
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Photograph
Description
You will find this old oak tree on the grounds of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Planted in 1912 by Walther Whall, the Alamo Live Oak proved that large trees can be transplanted successfully. Back then, many didn't think it possible to relocate large trees. Whall proved them wrong and started San Antonio's first tree-moving company.
The Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was founded in 1718 as the first mission in San Antonio, serving as a way station between east Texas and Mexico. In 1836, decades after the mission had closed, the Alamo became an inspiration and a motivation for liberty during the Texas Revolution.
For 13 days in 1836, close to 200 Texas defenders held the Alamo from over one thousand of General Santa Anna's troops from Mexico. The most famous of the defenders, William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett, died fighting overwhelming odds for freedom.
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February 9th, 2013
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Jeannie Rhode
David and Carol, This wall is framed nicely by the tree, Congratulations on your sale ! L
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