The Alamo
A museum of history by Alex
its purpose
The Alamo was first used as a church. Then it was a shelter during the war. Later it was turned in to a museum to show all the weapons they used during the war.
the architects
1.Spanish Franciscans
2.Antonio de Olivares
2.Antonio de Olivares
date built and completed
The construction began in1724.
It was completed in 1744.
It took them 20 years to build.
It was completed in 1744.
It took them 20 years to build.
The materials
They used keystone and limestone.
Height and size
The height and size of the alamo is about 60 feet wide and about 30 feet tall.
city and country
San Antonio, Texas
elements of design
line
Vertical
space
About 60 feet wide and 30 feet tall.
texture
Rough
color
Tan
value
Light
form and shape
Rectanguler windows
four intresting facts
1. 2.5 million people visit the Alamo each year.
2. It was called mission San Antonio de Valero.
3. The Alamo war lasted 13 days.
4. The Alamo is known as the most popular attraction in Texas.
2. It was called mission San Antonio de Valero.
3. The Alamo war lasted 13 days.
4. The Alamo is known as the most popular attraction in Texas.