Historic Photos of San Antonio
San Antonio was named for the Portuguese Saint Anthony of Padua when a Spanish expedition stopped in the area in 1691. The actual founding of the city took place in 1718 by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares. The "River City" is famous for the Alamo and the River Walk, the two most visited tourists attractions in the entire state of Texas, along with Sea World, Six Flags Texas Fiesta and a very strong military concentration.
This book follows life, government, events and people important to San Antonio history and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of San Antonio!
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Book details
- Author
- Frank Faulkner
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Subjects
- History › United States › State & Local › Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Photography › Subjects & Themes - Topics
- Texas history · pictorial history · black-and-white photography · local history · historic American cities · River Walk · the Alamo
- ISBN-13
- 9781683369653
About the author
FRANK S. FAULKNER is a librarian and the author of three works on San Antonio history. His recent books include San Antonio Cemeteries Historic District, Historic Photos of San Antonio and Westover: Man, Base and Mission.
Faulkner’s work draws on years of genealogical and historical research, with Historic Photos of San Antonio spanning more than two centuries of the city’s history. He co-authored San Antonio Cemeteries Historic District with his wife, Linda Faulkner, a local teacher.
When not writing, Faulkner works as a librarian, a role that informs his focus on the history and heritage of San Antonio and the surrounding region.
Frank lives in San Antonio, Texas.