Water Tower and Commissary [Stereoview]
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Water Tower and Commissary [Stereoview]Description
1882 stereoview of the water tower and commissary at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Handwritten on back, "Water Tower and / Commissary Dept / San Antonio 1882". Part of the XLNT series of Scenery and Groups.Context
In 1876, construction began on the Quadrangle, as well as the water and watch tower. The U.S. Army started its move from the Alamo in 1877 and established the Quartermaster Depot, with the headquarters element soon to follow. In 1882, at the time of this stereoview) the water and watch tower was converted to the clock tower, the oldest building on Fort Sam Houston.Category
Texas in Focus
Bayou Bend