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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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NASA's 'Hidden Figures' to be awarded Congressional Gold Medals #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions
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NASA's 'Hidden Figures' to be awarded Congressional Gold Medals

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The four women are being honored for their monumental contributions to NASA and the Space Race.

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W. C. Williams Building shared a post — feeling historic at W. C. Williams Building.

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More restoration news and some great info on Texas’ contribution to saving these historic places. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Texas Historical Commission TexasHistory.com ... See MoreSee Less

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W. C. Williams Building shared a post — feeling blessed at W. C. Williams Building.

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We are re-sharing this one from a year ago. It reminds us of the privilege of being caretakers of such a wonderful old building. It’s so important to preserve these structures. They can never be replaced once they are gone and they truly are our shared heritage. Blessed to have the opportunity. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios #livingonthebay Omega Productions National Trust for Historic Preservation ... See MoreSee Less

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

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This video says so many things on so many levels about attitude. It also reflects so many transcendent values that seem to have been lost. Today I celebrate this young man, his family and the culture he represents. #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions
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Stories of Impact - Alfredo Alvarez '21

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This episode tells the story of Alfredo Alvarez '21, a cadet and member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band and the Fish Drill Team. When Alfredo's mother passe...

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W. C. Williams Building shared a post — feeling historic at W. C. Williams Building.

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Some Texas history trivia that some may not know. #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Texas Historical CommissionMost Texans today know the town of Shiner for Shiner Beer. For more than a century, these production facilities have turned out Czech and German-style beers, which today are some of Texas’ best-known exports.

Kosmos Spoetzl, an immigrant from Bavaria who’d become a braumeister—or master brewer—took over the brewery in 1915, bringing to it a professionalism that was lacking before.

His kegs were tapped in every saloon in Texas even through Prohibition, when the brewery made and sold a non-alcoholic “Near Beer.”

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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