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[Life and Construction on Military Plaza]

Description: Copy print of Military Plaza, looking west towards the old city hall known as the 'Bat Cave' (center). The one story building behind the Bat Cave is the former Spanish Governor's Palace. A line of school children led by a nun walks past the new city hall under construction at the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[A view of Scholz Palm Garden]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Scholz Palm Garden, opposite Joske's on Alamo Plaza and facing west towards Losoya Street. Pictured is the garden, with two mezzanine levels containing palms on ledges. People visible In the background on the lower level include: Fred Hummert, Otto Koehler, Adolf Scholz, Otto Wahrmond, and the Boerner family (Scholz's daughter).
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Bat Cave Demolition]

Description: Copy print showing different stages of the demolition of the "Bat Cave," last used as a police station and recorders court, in Military Plaza. The top photo shows men at work demolishing the 12 foot stone wall surrounding the city jail (center structure) behind the Bat Cave. A man driving a wagon is visible at the lower left. The bottom photo shows the front (east) and south facades of the Bat Cave. Wooden shutters and other lumber removed from the building are piled in front. Workmen are vi… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society
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