Why is it called the Alamo? Seven things every Texan should know about the historic site
https://www.expressnews.com/news/loc...w-16941200.php
Many people come to San Antonio thinking they’re standing “in front of the Alamo” when they’re facing the Alamo Church.
When you’re in Alamo Plaza, you’re actually “at the Alamo.”
That spatial confusion, compounded by destruction of the historic mission-fort that began after the 1836 battle for Texas independence and followed with growth and encroachment of downtown development in America’s seventh-largest city, is a driving force behind a nearly $400 million makeover of the site that’s now underway. By 2026, state and city officials hope to complete construction of a museum and visitor center and a plaza renovation that will enhance the visitor experience and inspire more people to visit, stay longer and return.