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The multi Grammy Award winning artist was born in San Antonio on this day in 1951…Happy 70th birthday !! He is the son of an Army doctor and a nurse, and is a big supporter of those who have served in the armed forces. He says. “I feel strongly that returning vets, and those whoContinue reading “Happy Birthday Christopher Cross”

Spending as much time as I do on the San Antonio Riverwalk and the surrounds, I am amazed at the amount of creative artworks around the banks of the river.  Every year, hundreds of thousands of people pass by these displays, and sadly some miss the contributions to the beauty and unique character of theContinue reading “Celebrating the art of San Antonio”

English soccer superstar Bobby Moore was born in Barking, Essex on April 12th 1941. Why does a former English soccer Captain belong in “Memories of San Antonio”? During his illustrious soccer career, Bobby Moore played for the English clubs West Ham United ( 647 games and 10 years as Captain ) and Fulham ( whereContinue reading “Bobby Moore born 80 years ago today”

On April 1st, 1968, 5 days ahead of it’s ambitious schedule, history was made when the Hilton “Palacio del Rio” Hotel was officially opened on the san Antonio Riverwalk. An engineering marvel, it was the brainchild of H.B Zachry, the San Antonio building magnate, and broke all the “rules” of modern day construction, in orderContinue reading “The Hilton “Palacio del Rio” Hotel opens”

There is no known official Birth Certificate for Joan Crawford, however we do know that she was born in San Antonio with the name of Lucille Fay LeSueur. Also, there has always been differing opinions as to her birth year. Throughout her life, she maintained she was born on March 23rd 1908, and this wasContinue reading “Joan Crawford born in San Antonio”

History.com Between midnight and dawn on this day 185 years ago, the Mexican troops, led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, made their final, and victorious assault on the Alamo. Footprint of the Alamo courtesy of The Alamo site In the ensuing battle, 192 Texan defenders died, as they encountered approximately 6,000 attackers whenContinue reading “The Alamo falls 1836”

Following a $7.2 million renovation of the former Lone Star brewery alongside the bank of the Museum Reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) officially opened on March 1st 1981. After its days as a brewery, the building, at various times, was a cotton mill, an auto repair business,Continue reading “Happy 40th Birthday SAMA.”

“Love is the bridge that links our hearts, Keeping us close when we’re apart. I always knew, right from the start, Love is a bridge that runs from heart to heart” “Love is a Bridge”…Goble/ HowsdenLittle River Band….”Monsoon” albumUniversal Music Publishing Group Did you know that San Antonio has it’s own Lovelock Bridge ? TheContinue reading “Love on the River”

Frigid weather swept across the United States. The San Antonio River froze over, and no wonder, the temperature that day was 4 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was the second lowest temperature recorded in the city.  TEMPERATURE DATE 0° JANUARY 31, 1949 4° FEBRUARY 12, 1899 5° JANUARY 30, 1949 6° DECEMBER 23, 1989 6° FEBRUARYContinue reading “February 12th 1899: “The Great Arctic Outbreak””

Photo: Blogography It was the night that Hollywood came to the Alamo City. Following a pre-launch party at The St Anthony Hotel, the red carpet was laid out in Presidio Plaza on the Riverwalk. When the celebrities arrived, they were met by screams from adoring fans, and flashes from hundreds of cameras. Some of thoseContinue reading “February 11th 1996: “Planet Hollywood” opened on the San Antonio Riverwalk”