Howdy ya’ll. Today we will look at the oldest known photographs of San Antonio, Texas taken between the years 1849 and 1939. We will focus on the architecture which made San Antonio famous, including the numerous missions along the San Antonio River which define San Antonio’s history.

During this rare and seldom seen collection, we will grapple with the current narrative, which is dominated by periods of growth and destruction. We will look at the first photograph ever taken in Texas, of the Alamo in San Antonio, during the year 1849.

San Antonio has a lengthy history, being one of the earliest and largest cities to take shape in what is today the State of Texas. Let’s break down what the current narrative tells us, and if that doesn’t excite you enough, the collection of 150 of the oldest photographs of San Antonio should appease your appetite. Enjoy, and leave your thoughts and comments down below!




Links for topics discussed today;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ant...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payaya_...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ped...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ant...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamo_M...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_R...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Se...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wa...