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FIRST PORTLAND CEMENT PLANT
San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Portland and Roman Cement Company
Later the Alamo Cement Company

Photos courtesy Stephen Michaels

From the historical marker:
"In 1908 the plant relocated to a site later known as Cementville near Alamo Heights. The Original quarry became the Japanese Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park. The kiln area was designated as Baumberger Plaza in 1944."

First Portland Cement Plant bridge, San Antonio Texas

Stack, First Portland Cement Plant, San Antonio Texas

First Portland Cement Plant, San Antonio Texas

Alamo Portland and Roman Cement Company historical marker, San Antonio Texas

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First Portland Cement Plant Site plaque, San Antonio Texas

First Portland Cement Plant stack, San Antonio Texas

First Portland Cement Plant cactus, San Antonio Texas

First Portland Cement Plant ground, San Antonio Texas

2008 Photos - copyright Stephen Michaels
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FIRST PORTLAND CEMENT PLANT San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Portland and Roman Cement CompanyLater the Alamo Cement Company

FIRST PORTLAND CEMENT PLANT
San Antonio, Texas

Alamo Portland and Roman Cement Company
Later the Alamo Cement Company