July 22 In San Antonio History

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

July 22, 2021

1942

A photostatic copy of the original floor plan of an old Spanish fort in San Antonio, drawn in 1805 by Francisco Adam, was brought to San Antonio recently by Bascom Giles, commissioner of the general land office. Situated on the present site of city hall, the fort was more than 300 feet long.

1953

The San Antonio Public Library is breaking all records in its 50th anniversary year. Books now total more than 500,000 on downtown branch shelves.

1985

The San Antonio Gunslingers release all 46 players just before the deadline to pay them.

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