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456 Commerce Palacios, TX 77465
Upstairs Living
Upstairs Hall
Upstairs Living
Upstairs Living
Upstairs Living
Upstairs Living
Upstairs Living
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Upstairs Bedroom
Upstairs Bedroom
Upstairs Bath 1
Upstairs Bath 1
Upstairs Bath 2
Kitchen
Kitchen with LED Lighting
Kitchen
Kitchen with LED Lighting
Kitchen
LED Lighting
Storage Cabinets and Untility
Upstairs Stair Landing
Stairs Down
Guest Suite Sitting
Guest Suite Bedroom
Guest Suite Bath
Guest Suite Shower
Downstairs Office Front Lobby
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office Lobby
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Commerce Street Front Office
Downstairs Office/Bedroom
Downstairs Office/Bedroom
Downstairs Office/Bedroom Bathroom
Downstairs 5th Street Office
Downstairs 5th Street Office
The building is an historic property
The fenced corner lot is 120' x 150' including parking and storage
The fenced corner lot is 120' x 150' including parking and storage
The fenced lot is 120' x 150' including parking and storage
East view of building showing fire escape
East view of building showing Beach Lift

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As we all hunker down at home these days it gives all of us the opportunity to bone up on Texas History. Here’s the THC link for home enjoyment and enlarging our Texas minds. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #rexashistoricalcommission Omega Productions Texas Historical Commission Traces of Texas Save Texas History Texas Back Roads
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Texas History at Home | THC.Texas.gov - Texas Historical Commission

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The Texas Historical Commission is the state agency for historic preservation. Our nationally recognized programs bring awareness to Texas' architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks.
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A reminder and some history, Folks. #musicicons #MusicHistory #omegaliveproductions Texas Historical Commission Traces of Texas Texas Back Roads Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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In the spirit of public safety, here’s a little ditty from Walk Off The Earth, “Can’t Feel My Face,” that will help us all remember not to touch. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Walk Off The Earth
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Can't Feel My Face - Walk off the Earth (feat. Scott Helman)

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Come see us on our 2020 tour! Buy your tickets here: www.walkofftheearth.com/tour Stream/download our new album "HERE WE GO!" here: orcd.co/w...

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

4 weeks ago

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More background on Guy Clark and “LA Freeway,” from Traces of Texas. Great picture. #musicicons #musichistory #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalaciosMan ... sometimes y'all send in stuff that blows my mind. This photo is an example of that. Traces of Texas reader Gary Longley was nice enough to send this in. A little historical background:

Y'all may recall that in his classic song "L.A. Freeway," Guy Clark sings

"Here's to you old skinny Dennis
Only one I think I will miss
I can hear that old bass singing
Sweet and low like a gift you're bringin'

Play it for me just one more time now
Got to give it all we can now
I believe everything your saying
Just keep on, keep on playing

If I could just get off of this L.A. Freeway
Without getting killed or caught ..."

"Skinny Dennis" was Skinny Dennis Sanchez, shown here on the right in this mid-1970s photo alongside Townes van Zandt. Dennis was a country musician in the Los Angeles area. He played the upright bass, most famously accompanying Guy Clark during Guy's stay in Los Angeles. His nickname is in reference to his having Marfan syndrome; They say that Dennis was 6'11" and weighed 135 lbs. Judging from this photo, I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate.

Sanchez was also friends with many in Clark's circle, including Townes, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Richard Dobson and others. The country music documentary "Heartworn Highways" featuring those songwriters is dedicated to Sanchez. Richard Dobson recorded Sanchez' song "Bus Stop Coffee" for his albums "Last December" and "One Bar Town."
Dennis died at age 28 of heart failure on stage, playing the bass at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach, California, with John Malcolm Penn.

The Skinny Dennis Brooklyn bar in New York City is named after Dennis.

I have only seen one other photo of Dennis Sanchez and it is poor quality. I have never seen this shot of him and Townes together. The fact that he died at such a young age and left such an impression on people say a lot about him.

Thank you, Gary. Truly, truly fantastic!

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4 weeks ago

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A fascinating story about Texas Mustang horses and the Revolutionary war. #williamsbuildingpalacios #texashistoricalcommission Texas Historical Commission Save Texas History Texas Back Roads Traces of Texas ... See MoreSee Less

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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
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