SAPL : August 20 In San Antonio History...

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

Andrew Crews

August 20, 2021

1813
The Battle of Medina: “La Noche Triste” in San Antonio. Scenes of desolation. Mexican General Arredondo enters the city in triumph. 700 citizens are imprisoned in Alamo courtyards; 300 in one large, poorly ventilated granary room on Main Plaza. Fourteen die in one night while women are imprisoned in La Quinta. Daily executions are held in Military Plaza.

1911
The cornerstone of Hermann Sons Hall is laid.

1923
Avenue C, between Houston and Grand (now Jones) Street, combines with River Avenue between Grand Street and the city limits to become Broadway Avenue.

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