This week will feature several views of the historic Alamo mission, site of the 13-day siege in 1836.
Natural Color by Mike Roberts, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This image highlights the pavilion and some of the walkways around the aquatic park section of the Chinese Sunken Garden in Brackenridge Park. This is a large park in central San Antonio founded in 1899 from land donated by George Brackenridge.
Weiner News Co., P. O. Box 8176, San Antonio, Texas
This image shows the long standing landmark Casa Rio Restaurant, which opened in 1946, shortly after the end of World War Two and the completion of the River Walk. The owners were visionary enough to realize their greatest asset was the river, and made that the focus of their open-air dining.
Plastichrome by Weiner News Agency, P.O. Box 12093, San Antonio, Texas
This image shows one of the common pleasure boats that cruise along the river. There is also a business in river cruises, which commonly include larger boats with low overheads so they can pass under the many bridges.
A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This is another view of the River Walk, featuring the extensive plantings of native trees along the walkway. Originally, the walkway was on one side or the other of the river, but now commonly parallels the river on both sides.
A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This image shows the river from one of the many bridges that cross it throughout the center of the city, highlighting the promenade, known as the River Walk, that allows walkers to stroll at the edge of the river in several sections.
A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This image is again of the Arneson River Theater, but from the bridge seen in the previous image looking down the river, with the stage to the left and terrace for spectators to the right.
A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This image begins a series of views featuring the San Antonio River in San Antonio, Texas. The image shows the Arneson River Theater with open air amphitheater seating on the left, where chairs are set up, so that the audience can watch the performance on the stage at right, across the river.
A Mike Roberts Color Production, Berkeley 2, Calif.
This is a smaller conveyance than the previous ones, as indicated by it being displayed on top of a table or cabinet. Such a sleigh would only be suitable for a small child as a entertainment, often pulled by a dog or goat, depending on the season. In snowy winters, it could also be used unharnessed by descending down a snow covered slope the way a sled would be used.
Made by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y.
This is an example of the kind of wagon that roamed the rural roads of the old Northwest and Great Plains, selling necessary and luxury goods that would otherwise not be available locally. Often these peddler’s wagons brought products and devices recently invented or developed, and as yet unknown to the customers along the route.
Made by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y.