Depiction of the Battle of the AlamoIf we're talking highways and food portions - yes. But the mission was built in, what, the 1700s? What are people expecting?
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Actual Alamo
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Depiction of the Battle of the AlamoIf we're talking highways and food portions - yes. But the mission was built in, what, the 1700s? What are people expecting?
Ok, and...? I'm sorry downtown San Antonio was nonexistent in 1836 to temper yours and anyone else's expectations. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I grew up in Texas. I think about 95% of Texas history they teach in school is the Alamo, so when you see it in person it's pretty disappointing. And speaking of disappointing historical Texas monuments, have you been to the San Jacinto monument? Hey, here is our version on the Washington Monument except it's bigger...Ok, and...? I'm sorry downtown San Antonio was nonexistent in 1836 to temper yours and anyone else's expectations. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Me, too. I, however, loved the Alamo field trips when I was a kid...Even BETTER than the San Jacinto monument, though is the statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville!I grew up in Texas. I think about 95% of Texas history they teach in school is the Alamo, so when you see it in person it's pretty disappointing. And speaking of disappointing historical Texas monuments, have you been to the San Jacinto monument? Hey, here is our version on the Washington Monument except it's bigger...
...and surrounded by oil refineries!![]()
Haha yep, I grew up in Texas too (south Texas), but I didn't make it out to the Alamo until I was in my early 20s. By then, I'd heard so many disparaging things about it, but I wanted to appreciate it for what it is.I grew up in Texas. I think about 95% of Texas history they teach in school is the Alamo, so when you see it in person it's pretty disappointing. And speaking of disappointing historical Texas monuments, have you been to the San Jacinto monument? Hey, here is our version on the Washington Monument except it's bigger...
...and surrounded by oil refineries!![]()
World's largest Catsup bottle isn't too far from me...haven't seen it though. I haven't been to see the big metal bean either...
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