Clara Driscoll, was a Texas-born philanthropist. Driscoll is known as the "Savior of the Alamo" for her work to preserve the site of the Battle of the Alamo.
Clara Driscoll circa 1913
Laguna Gloria
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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, formerly known as the AMOA-Arthouse at Laguna Gloria, is one of two sites of The Contemporary Austin. Once owned by Stephen F. Austin, the Laguna Gloria site i
Clara Driscoll (philanthropist)
…five miles (8 km) west of Austin. The land had originally been purchased by Stephen F. Austin who died before he could develop it. They chose the name Laguna Gloria, and Clara supervised the development of the estate and construction of the 15-room mansion, which became Clara's showplace for entertaining visitors…
AMOA Laguna Gloria
Contemporary Austin Laguna Gloria entrance sign