Alamo History Walk
by Jim Cook
Title
Alamo History Walk
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Before entering the Alamo Chapel in San Antonio Texas you enter this area that is known as the Alamo History Walk.This structure appeared on the Alamo grounds in the early 1930s during the era of the Works Projects Administration. The WPA was a federal program charged with two tasks: (1) promoting construction projects as a mean of putting people back to work, and (2) beautifying parks, fair grounds, and historic sites. The work of the WPA can still be seen all over Texas. After first seeing the façade of the Alamo which can be a bit underwhelming when compared to ones imagination that over the years has fostered the thought of it being a mighty fortress. Once inside the courtyard you immediately realize how deceptive the front is and how much space there actually is behind the walls.
Much has changed within the walls since the days that the battle was fought here. Many of the beautiful trees that grace the grounds were transplanted here years later. A beautiful fountain is now present that surely wasn't then. But at that time in history I believe it would still have been a quiet serene setting if not for those terrible days.
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October 1st, 2015
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your terrific art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the H IS FOR HALLWAYS AND PASSAGEWAYS week, April 4, 2022 - APRIL 11, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
Pamela Newcomb
Great texture of the walls and beams, and the symmetry of the arches. Congratulations on your feature in ALL Stars.
Sharon McConnell
Gorgeous image, Jim. Beautiful light and I love the horse at the end of the walk. Well done - and congrats on your feature in 1 Weekly All Stars! L.
Donna Kennedy
Fantastic depth, light and shadow Jim, Congratulations on your Feature in 1 Weekly-ALL Stars!...L
Maria Hunt
LOVE this composition, Jim. Wonderfully done. Congratulations on your outstanding feature in ALL Stars Group.
Alana Thrower
Congratulations on being chosen as a Special Highlighted Artist in the WFS group! Wonderful image! l/f
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