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From the Mudflats of 1836 the Allen Brothers and their Dreamtown
The Allen Brothers bought a bog, named it after General Sam Houston, and the rest is history in the making Mosquitoes, snakes, mudflats, tangled undergrowth, a wilderness with a somewhat nondescript bayou meandering along. Hardly the sort of place anyone … Continue reading
176th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto
San Jacinto Day is the celebration of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. It was the final battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas won its independence from Mexico. It is an official holiday in the State … Continue reading
The Lancaster Hotel’s 85th Anniversary
To commemorate the 85th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Lancaster Hotel, which is located in the heart of Houston’s Theater District, the downtown hotel recently published postcards that give a glimpse of the Houston landmark’s earlier days. Over the its … Continue reading
Imperial Sugar Company History
Imperial Sugar Company holds the number one position in refined sugar in the United States, with a market share of about 33 percent. The company refines raw cane sugar at four facilities in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana, and processes … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day Traditions
Another year has rolled around since last the American people observed that beautiful and time honored custom which is peculiar to them as a Nation of offering to the Great Ruler of all Nations the formal expression of their gratitude … Continue reading
Houston’s Early Fire Company
Even before Houston became a city, in name at least, by obtaining a charter, steps were taken to organize a fire company. In 1836, Protection Fire Company No. 1 was organized. That was perhaps the first organization of the kind … Continue reading
Houston’s Early Peace Officers
In early days, when a man’s reputation for personal courage, honesty of purpose and a bulldog determination to do his duty was established, he was recognized as fit material out of which to make a peace officer. It was the … Continue reading
First President of the Republic of Texas
On this day, Sept. 5, 1836, Sam Houston, the victor of San Jacinto, was elected president of the newly founded Republic of Texas. Candidates for the office had included Henry Smi…. to read the rest of this post please join … Continue reading
The Town of Houston
Situated at the head of navigation on the west bank of Buffalo Bayou, is now for the first time brought to public notice; because, until now, the proprietors were not ready to offer it to the Public with the … Continue reading