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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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1 month ago

Here is some history on the Chisholm Trail and the cattle business in Texas. Some of you know the Williams Building we restored and in which we live, was built by W. C. “Billy” Williams who was a childhood friend of Charlie Siringo, who wrote the first book on what it was like to be a cowboy in the era just after the Civil War. Charlie mentions Billy and his family and their adventures in the book. Here is a link to the book for those interested: archive.org/details/texascowboyorfif00siri #chisholmtrail #charliesiringo #texashistoricalcommission #friendsofthetexashistoricalcommission #williamsbuildingpalacios Texas Historical Commission Texas Back Roads Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s the end of an era and the start of new opportunities for us. We have sold our building. After moving to this unique town on the Texas Coast 12 years ago and having the privilege to restore and be the caretakers of this historic structure, new owners will soon experience its intrinsic charm. We are not leaving but are locating to another place across town to help in a much needed down sizing. Thanks to all who have followed our adventure and best wishes to the new owners. Here’s the link to the original historic marker dedication from 2016: bit.ly/39ZPXJ8. ... See MoreSee Less

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

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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 ...

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This one never gets old. Gosh we are blessed. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #matagordacountytexas Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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Now you know the story. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega ProductionsAlexander Thomas Augusta was rejected from medical school in the United States for the color of his skin. Refusing to give up, he moved to Canada and earned his degree in medicine from Trinity College of the University of Toronto.With the Emancipation Proclamation and creation of the United States Colored Troops, Augusta offered his services to the U.S. Army.Once again, he faced institutional racism. The Medical Department Board of Examination focused on his being "a person of African descent," but also tried to argue that he could not be admitted as a surgeon because "he is an alien & a British subject - his entrance into the US Military Service is an Evident violation of her Britannic Majesty's Proclamation of neutrality." The proclamation was issued on this day in 1861.It took an appeal to the highest levels of government to finally admit Augusta as a surgeon. He would eventually become the highest ranking black officer of the Civil War and led a distinguished careerSource:NARA M1820. Compiled military service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served with the United States Colored Troops, 2nd through 7th Colored Infantry, 1861-65, via Fold3.Image credit:Alexander T. Augusta CDV, Oblate Sisters of Providence Archives via National Library of Medicine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Well folks, this is quite an announcement. Congratulations to all who worked on this project. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #matagordacountytexas Omega Productionsbit.ly/3vM27fC ... See MoreSee Less

Governor Abbott Announces Highly Innovative Fuels Selection Of Matagorda County For eFuels Facility In Bay City

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Governor Greg Abbott today announced Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF)'s selection of Matagorda County as the location of its first industrial-scale eFuels facility in North America. With plans to make a ...

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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 112 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