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[Trail Drivers Parade]

Description: Riders Hiram Craig (mounted on horse at center) and Thad Rees (mounted on horse at left) with Municipal Market House in background. The two men, who recreated a 300-mile Pony Express ride, took part in the October 8-10,1925 State reunion of Old Trail Drivers. They led the October 8th parade, which started and ended at Haymarket Plaza (Market Square).
Date: 1925/1925
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza, looking southeast. The Gallagher Building stands in the center, partially obscured by the market house. The steeple of Saint Joseph's Catholic Church is visible in the background, behind the Menger Hotel.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza looking southwest from central landscaped park. The Dullnig Building is the second building to the left of Frank Bros. Businesses identified by signs include (L to R): Frank Bros., Cinderella Shoes, and the Fox Co. Two men walk past the Plaza Theater at the far left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza looking northwest. Automobiles are visible in the foreground parked next to the curb. In the background, from left to right, are: the Reuter Building, Opera House, Crockett Block, Wickes Building, Gibbs Building, and Post Office (tower only visible).
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph Alamo Plaza looking north. Grenet's Store and the Alamo are centered in the background. The meat market stands in the center of the plaza in the foreground. Men are gathered at the end of the streetcar tracks to the left of the market house as a streetcar approaches.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza looking south. From left to right are: the three-story Menger Hotel; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with its steeple still under construction; the Gallagher Building (center) and the Dullnig Building, distinguished by its dome (upper right). A streetcar travels up the open plaza across from where horse drawn carriages are parked in front of the Gallagher Building and Menger Hotel.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza at Crockett Street]

Description: Photograph of Alamo Plaza at the intersection of Crockett Street, looking southeast. Identified buildings from left to right are: the Hugo Schmeltzer Building, the Alamo (behind turret), a saloon, a livery stable, and an undertaker. The north wall of the three-story Menger Hotel runs behind the livery stable, parallel to Crockett Street. Horse drawn carriages stand at the edge of the park.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza at Houston Street]

Description: Copy print of the north end of Alamo Plaza, looking west at streetcars traveling on Houston Street. The Maverick Bank Building stands at the far left, opposite the eight-story Gibbs Building. Three automobiles and a bicycle are parked curbside in front of the 1890 U.S. Federal Courthouse and Post Office in the foreground.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza, corner of Alamo and Commerce Streets]

Description: Photograph of the intersection of South Alamo and Commerce Streets, looking north. In the foreground, the Dullnig Building (left) and Joske's Store (right) stand opposite each other on the Commerce Street corner. In the background, the five-story Maverick Bank Building (left) on South Alamo stands across from the castle-like post office (right). Multiple means of transportation are visible, including: pedestrian, bicycle, horse drawn carriage(s) and streetcar (tracks).
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza Panorama]

Description: Copy print of a panoramic view of Alamo Plaza. The bandstand in the center is surrounded by a landscaped park. To the left, the upper portion of the Alamo and Courthouse/Post Office are visible. To the right are the Menger Hotel, the Plaza Theater, and Joske's Department Store.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Alamo Plaza with Post Office]

Description: Photograph looking north on Alamo Plaza towards the post office. Automobiles are parked around a small park landscaped with palms, as well as along both sides of the street, including in front of the vine-covered convento walls. The top of the Alamo parapet is visible at the far right.
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

[Casino Club and Opera House]

Description: Photograph of the Casino Club and Opera House, 204 Market Street. Several men stand on the front and side porches. Two more men stand near the horse and buggy in front of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Commerce Street west of Military Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Commerce Street looking eastward, towards Military Plaza. San Fernando Cathedral's tower is visible in the background on the left. The two-story building has "Alojamiento" (lodging) painted on the wall facing the street. Part of the sign on the building at the far right reads, "Carpinteria" (carpenter's shop).
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society

[Dullnig Building]

Description: Photograph of the east and south facades of the George Dullnig Building, taken looking northwest at the corner of Alamo and Commerce Streets. The Riverside Building is visible on the far left. Part of the sign for Ernst Raba's photography studio can be seen just below the roof of the turret.
Date: unknown
Creator: Raba, Ernst Wilhelm, 1874-1951
Partner: San Antonio Conservation Society
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