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The Argyle of San Antonio (Hardcover)
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Discovery Miles 6 950
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The Argyle of San Antonio (Hardcover)
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The stately mansion known as the Argyle has a past as storied and
fascinating as the Lone Star State itself. From its origins as a
home and headquarters of a horse ranch to its transformation into
an inn and elegant dining club, and ultimately part of a
pathfinding medical research endeavor, the Argyle has been at the
center of San Antonio and Texas history since the middle of the
nineteenth century. Originally built as a residence in 1860 by
Charles Anderson, the Argyle temporarily served as an arsenal for
the Confederacy during the Civil War. By the late nineteenth
century, siblings Robert and Alice O'Grady operated what became a
familiar inn and fine dining establishment for weary travelers and
many notable figures, including Gen. John J. ""Black Jack""
Pershing. During the Great Depression and World War II, the Argyle
fell into disrepair. Betty Moorman, whose brother Tom Slick had
founded the nonprofit Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research,
rescued the Argyle from the brink of demolition and converted it
into a fine dining club whose members would provide financial
support for the research institute. Today the Argyle continues to
serve and support the mission of the Texas Biomedical Research
Institute, making important contributions to understanding and
developing treatments for infectious diseases and cardiovascular
disease, cancer, diabetes, and other common diseases. This book not
only contributes to the story of San Antonio's history but is also
a treasured and informative keepsake for those who support and
continue to benefit from the Argyle and its larger mission.
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