The addition overlooking Alamo Plaza has been called necessary to make the facility self-sustaining.
The Alamo Trust announced a $1 million donation from the SWBC Foundation to help fund a rooftop dining area and event space at the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, set to open in 2027. The event space will be called the Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley Vista Club, named for two top executives at the financial services company.
Plan to renovate Woolworth Building for Alamo visitor center approved despite concerns The $150 million center is part of a $550 million, public-private project to expand and improve the historic mission and battle site, with narratives reflecting its entire 300 years of recorded history and inclusion of diverse perspectives.
Mays Family Foundation gives $5 million for new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum A designated area within the rooftop addition will be an “exclusive sanctuary,” the Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley Vista Club, with “breathtaking views of the historic site and the San Antonio skyline,” the trust said. It will host private events and offer a variety of snacks and beverages reflecting “the unique flavors of Texas” for members and visitors during designated hours.
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