Alamo Plaza
Alamo Plaza: A Star Reborn
A New Era.
A New Opportunity.
A New Vision.
Completing the ALAMO Experience.
The dramatic story of the Alamo is known throughout the world for its universal human appeal for courage and sacrifice. As San Antonio enters one of it’s brightest eras, a new vision for presenting our storied past is also on the rise. It is an effort that embraces all the elements that a world famous site must have - authenticity, reverence, and integrity - all interwoven into the fabric of a world-class presentation.
Alamo Plaza Renovation Features:
* Closure of vehicle traffic on Alamo Street. Restore the integrity of the original mission compound and its historic boundaries, and establish a reverant setting with appropriate materials.
* Recreate southern enclosure of the Alamo compound including the Low Barracks, defensive lunette, and main gate entrance.
* Recreate the southwest corner of the Alamo and the entire length of the original west wall to Houston Street.
* Relocate the Cenotaph to the southern end of the Plaza, outside the original mission boundary and directly in front of the Menger Hotel.
* Transform the old Post Officer/Federal Building at the north end of Alamo Plaza into a major world-class multi-media center and museum. It will also house the new Center for Texas History for educational and interpretive workshops, and digital linkage to international institutions.
Follow this link to watch a video on this inspirational project!http://www.matchframe.com/mfpp
And type in this info to view it: username: mfpp
password: pixels
Have you ever stepped into Alamo Plaza and asked, is this it? Or thought of how rediculous the carnival act across the street looked? Have you ever wanted to see the Alamo the way it would’ve looked back in 1836? Then, now is the time to act!
Gary Foreman, of Native Sun Productions and the mind behind this incredible renovation plan, has asked for all of you to help! And here’s what you can do! Just follow this information!
The Alamo Plaza letter writing campaign has begun. And here is how it works:
The purpose of your letter is to give the Hon. Phil Hardberger, Mayor of San Antonio, an idea of how valuable Alamo Plaza is to all Texans and people around the world.
Simply, this is your opportunity to state your disappointment with
the Plaza and how it doesn’t communicate the importance and deserved reverence of a famous historic site. We suggest you keep it short and direct.
Just address your letter to:
Honorable Phil Hardberger,
Mayor of San Antonio, Texas
Make your statement about the Plaza and describe your disappointment/disgust/letdown. Share your suggestions on how it needs better interpretation, signage, and delineation. We advise everyone not to direct any of your comments towards the Alamo grounds or DRT. This is about the other 70% of the Alamo compound. Again, be direct, honest, and sincere. Add some
personal information–your vocation, place of origin, your interest in historic sites, etc.
Sign the letter with your full name and be sure your street address and email address is included. This will help verify the authenticity of your letter in case there is a follow-up by city or state officials.
Sending your letter is easy and no postage is required. You can email your letter as an attachment to:
nativesun2@yahoo.com
Reference (Re:) Alamo Plaza in the subject header. Or
you can fax your letter to: 219/477-5487.
Please share this with any and all individuals who have ever stepped into Alamo Plaza and asked that universal question—
“Is that all there is?” We already know that hundreds of people are ready to jump into this effort and they, in turn, will get many others to join them. We are expecting a tremendous volume, so act quickly and decisively. It is time for all of us to reclaim this Sacred Ground.
Thank you.
NOW is the time to act, folks! Send in your letters. This is our opportunity to make a difference! Do not wait! The hour is at hand!
For more information, follow this link: http://www.alamosentry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34