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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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W. C. Williams Building shared National Trust for Historic Preservation's post — at Williams Building Palacios ,TX.

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"Precisely because they are old, the older buildings all around us are ripe for reinvention," writes Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust.

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A little Texas history as well as African American contributions to Texas History. #texashistory #blacktexashistory #medalofhonor #omegaliveproductions #texasbackroads Texas Back Roads Omega Productions City By the Sea MuseumTiTH: Black Seminole Scouts Earn Medal of Honor

April 25

On this day in 1875, three Black Seminole scouts earned the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action.

Pompey Factor, Isaac Payne, and John Ward, along with their commander, Lt. John Lapham Bullis of the 24th United States Infantry, were pursuing a band of twenty-five or thirty Comanche Indians near Langtry.

The scouts dismounted, crept up on the Indians, and opened fire. They killed three and wounded another before withdrawing to their horses because they were in danger of being surrounded.

Bullis was unable to mount because his horse had broken away. The three scouts turned back into the face of hostile Indian fire, mounted Bullis behind them, and alternately carried him to safety.

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When first published in 1935, On the Border with Mackenzie, or Winning West Texas from the Comanches, by Capt. Robert G. Carter, quickly became known as the most complete account of the Indian Wars on the Texas frontier during the 1870s. Even today, it still stands as one of the most exhaustive histories ever written by an actual participant in the Texas Indian Wars. You can pick up a copy here: amzn.to/2jrlxjK

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W. C. Williams Building shared National Trust for Historic Preservation's post — at Williams Building Palacios ,TX.

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Purchasing a house is a complex process, with many steps, costs, and decisions along the way. Here are some tips. #weloveoldbuildings #historicstructures #savingplaces #williamsbuildingpalacios #citybytheseamuseum City By the Sea Museum National Trust for Historic Preservation ... See MoreSee Less

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Purchasing a house is a complex process, with many steps, costs, and decisions along the way. When you’re buying a historic house in particular, there are a few different elements and terms you’ll want to be aware of ahead of time so you can prepare and plan accordingly.

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The Taylor, Texas Historic District represents the core of commercial activity and economic development. Founded in 1876 in anticipation of the arrival of the International-Great Northern Railroad, Taylor emerged as a transportation hub, center of agriculture, and seat of commerce. #taylortexashistoricdistrict #weloveoldbuildings #williamsbuildingpalacios #savingplaces National Trust for Historic Preservation #citybytheseamuseum City By the Sea Museum ... See MoreSee Less

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Ready for Its Closeup: Inside the Full-Scale Restoration of a Temple With Ties to Old Hollywood... #savingplaces #weloveoldbuildings #citybytheseamuseum National Trust for Historic Preservation #williamsbuildingpalacios City By the Sea Museum ... See MoreSee Less

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Dedicated in 1929, the Romanesque Revival temple, designed by A.M. Edelman, was funded by some of the biggest names in the film industry. And like many movie theaters, the building has no center aisle.

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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 109 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
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