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.