From plazas of Spanish times to the River Walk, San Antonio enjoys a broad variety of historic public spaces, recalling the open landscapes Spanish planners had in mind when they designed the city. Later expanded, they still lend San Antonio a distinctive charm. Here they are uniquely portrayed in 167 vintage postcard images, most dating from the first half of the twentieth century, when these urban landscapes were in transition to modern times. Featured are evolutionary stages of three Spanish-era plazas Main, Military and Alamo plus the River Walk and Travis, San Pedro and Brackenridge parks, in addition to images of a half dozen more. Each chapter begins with introductory text.
- ISBN13 9781595346957
- Publish Date 21 January 2010 (first published 1 January 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Trinity University Press,U.S.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 102
- Language English