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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX

The historic W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, was recently recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) during a ceremony in Palacios, TX. The building has been a cornerstone …

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4 weeks ago

Love this history and the architectural melting pot that is Texas. #texashistoricalcommission #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Texas Historical CommissionMany predominantly Czech and German communities transplanted versions of their former hometowns to the new world, most notably in what are known today as the Painted Churches.

Dedicated in 1895, St. Mary's is one of the famous Painted Churches of Texas and is visited by thousands each year. A granite monument to Praha's Nine rests in the churchyard, memorializing the nine Praha men who died on World War II battlefields.

Given Praha's diminutive population, the loss of the nine men ranks Praha's per captia World War II losses higher than almost any other city in America. A ceremony is held on Memorial Day annually at St. Mary's.

In 1983, 15 Painted Churches statewide were listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This rare art form is manifested in some of the state’s highest expressions of design, architecture, and worship through such methods as freehand work, stenciling, infill, graining, and marbling.

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1 month ago

Here’s the latest UNT/Portal to Texas History release. Our own Danevang. Enjoy...

Danish Heritage Preservation Society

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In 1993, the Society first emerged in the town of Danevang in Southeast Texas. Many of the town's residents can trace their lineage back to the Danish people that settled Texas, and today is considered to be the 'Danish Capital of Texas'.

Through fundraising and years of planning, the Society constructed the Danish Heritage Museum, which houses artifacts and exhibits related to the pioneer settlers of Danevang.

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Danish Heritage Preservation Society - The Portal to Texas History

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The Danish Heritage Preservation Society provides thousands of items depicting the history of Danish people in Texas. The items include photographs, postcards, legal documents, and books that date fro...

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This says it all. #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions
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Now this is Texas history worth sharing. #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions #texashistoricalcommission #williamsbuildingpalacios Texas Historical Commission Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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W. C. Williams Building is feeling historic at W. C. Williams Building.

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Searchlight was a newspaper published my Camp Hulen. Copies texashistory.unt.edu/ are online courtesy of and part of the Palacios Library Collection, a partner of the Portal to Texas History (texashistory.unt.edu/) project of UNT. Here’s a link to the 38 issues. Enjoy... #matagordacountytx #williamsbuildingpalacios Texas Historical Commission
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The Camp Hulen Searchlight (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 11, 1941 Description: Weekly newspaper from Camp Hulen in Palacios, Texas that includes news of interest to camp residen...

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The W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, has been a cornerstone and anchor to the commercial and cultural life of Palacios and Matagorda County Texas for 110 years.

In February 2015, the structure was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) by the Texas Historical Commission.

In July 2016, the RTHL Marker was dedicated by the Matagorda County Historical Commission and the Texas Historical Commission.

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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker Dedication ceremony was recently held in Palacios, TX
W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker dedication scheduled for July 30, 2016 in Palacios, TX