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El Alamo
The state of Texas purchased the Alamo chapel but did not restore it.
It was then sold and used as a whole sale grocery store.
A group that called themselves the Daughters of the Republic of Texas convinced the government to buy the Alamo in 1905 so it could be restored.
After a court battle over who would oversee the restoration, the state took control and restoration began in 1912.
Later in 1912 the site was given back to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and has remained in their custody ever since.
From: The Alamo Facts
El Alamo
The state of Texas purchased the Alamo chapel but did not restore it.
It was then sold and used as a whole sale grocery store.
A group that called themselves the Daughters of the Republic of Texas convinced the government to buy the Alamo in 1905 so it could be restored.
After a court battle over who would oversee the restoration, the state took control and restoration began in 1912.
Later in 1912 the site was given back to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and has remained in their custody ever since.
From: The Alamo Facts