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Title: This Used to Be San Antonio
Author: Gil Dominguez
Size: 6 x 9
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9781681063430
Price: $22.50
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Wandering along the Riverwalk or exploring one of San Antonio’s unique historic neighborhoods, any curious traveler will inevitably begin to speculate about the past. Was that always a church, a market, or a museum? Find the answers to all your musings in This Used to Be San Antonio.
From the iconic Alamo that played an indispensable role in the state’s and country’s history to a casino that was originally won in a card game, you’ll get a tour of these places paired with stories that will inform and sometimes surprise. Along the way, you’ll meet a colorful cast of characters who walked through those places in a totally different era.
Local author and journalist Gil Dominguez brings an historian’s eye and penchant for detail to this revealing look at his hometown. His fascinating descriptions will bring you a better understanding of San Antonio’s history and culture, from major historical landmarks to prominent churches and military bases, all with a nod to the San Antonians who made these places important. Be transported through three centuries of history and find out what used to be in the Alamo City.
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What makes San Antonio so interesting? Find out in Gil Dominguez’ new book – Wilson County News
Did you know the oldest VFW Post in Texas meets in a Victorian mansion in San Antonio? Did you know the San Antonio Museum of Art was once a brewery? San Antonio author and journalist Gil Dominguez shares these snippets and more