•SAN ANTONIO. One of the most colorful and interesting cities in America. Settled in 1718 by the Spanish (same year as New Orleans by the French) San Antonio became a Spanish capital and a mission center. Five missions were located along the San Antonio river in 1718, 1720 and 1731, later to develop into extensive properties with fine church and other structures. Buildings and ruins remain as relics of an heroic and romantic past.
Five mission establishments wore built at San Antonio and reports made in 1715 and in 17G2 give data respecting them.
Mission San Antonio do Valero. (The Alamo). See page 23.
Mission San .Ios6 y do San Miguel Aguayo. See page 23.
Mission Nuestrn Sonora do la Furisima Coneepcifin de Acuna. In 17-15 the church was half completed; In 17G2, completed. A record says the corner stone was laid May 5, 1731.
Mission Sail Junn de Capistrano. In 17-15 the buildings were of thutcli; in 1702 a temporary apartment 25 vnrns (00.4 ft.)
Mission San Francisco de la Kspmla. In 1715 the stone church was in progress; in 1762 the church was still in progress.