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W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker dedication scheduled for July 30, 2016 in Palacios, TX

The historic W. C. Williams Building, built in 1909, will officially be recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) during a ceremony scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on …

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More German influence on early Texas settlements. Think of the later impact one of Charles Nimitz’s dependents would have on the future of our country. Read on... #texashistory #texashistoricalcommission #texasbackroads #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions Texas Historical Commission Texas Back Roads Friends of the Texas Historical CommissionIn 1855, Charles Henry Nimitz, Sr. purchased property in Fredericksburg that would later become the Nimitz Hotel, which would host frontier travelers and provide a home for the large Nimitz family.

Expanded in the 1870s to feature a steamboat-shaped facade, the hotel was a center for community activities. It was sold by the family in 1926 and underwent major alterations.

On this day in 1964, it became a museum honoring Charles’ grandson and Fredericksburg native, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, as well as those who served with him in World War II. The steamboat facade was later rebuilt and remains a local landmark.

It is now part of our National Museum of the Pacific War, which has expanded to occupy a six-acre campus and gained a reputation as one of the premier military museums in the nation. Over the years, the museum was upgraded and enlarged, and the campus grew to accommodate the Memorial Courtyard, the Plaza of Presidents, the Japanese Garden of Peace, and more.

The George H.W. Bush Gallery hosts a state-of-the-art 33,000-square-foot exhibition featuring 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. Two blocks east of the main campus is the Pacific Combat Zone, with regularly scheduled combat reenactments.

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W. C. Williams Building shared National Trust for Historic Preservation's post — feeling inspired at W. C. Williams Building.

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Check these historic wonders. If you have spent any time in LA, you have probably seen many of them. #savingplaces #weloveoldbuildings #nationaltrustforhistoricpreservation #williamsbuildingpalacios National Trust for Historic Preservation ... See MoreSee Less

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Some of these signs are notable for their artistry, others for their longevity. But all have had a place in Los Angeles' landscape for generations.

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Another haul this evening. Lots of rain and pepper time. Yummy Green Bell Peppers and Pablano Peppers. #livingonthebay #matagordabaytexas #paradiseinpalacios #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios Omega Productions ... See MoreSee Less

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From 1989 to 2001, Donna and I served as Game Day producers for the Dallas Cowboys. As great an experience as that was, it paled in the face of the honor of producing Tom Landry’s 70th birthday party.

The Event was held outdoors on the floor of Texas Stadium as a formal sit down dinner and silent auction. None of the venues in Dallas were large enough to accommodate all the guests, so the stadium was chosen even though it was scheduled for October. The evening included entertainment by Barbara Mandrell and her band, attended by all of the Cowboy Ring of Honor recipients as well as a speech by William Bennett.

The stage had been constructed in the round on the 50 yard line with lighting and sound trusses rigged from the stadium roof opening, some 90 feet in the air. We were lucky enough to have use of the stage which belonged to Carman, who had performed a sold out stadium concert to an audience of over 70 thousand the evening before.

That is one evening Donna and I will never forget. It was so incredible to work with one of our long time idols. What a great evening for a great role model and complete gentleman. We miss you Tom... #sportsicons #tomlandry #omegaliveproductions #williamsbuildingpalacios #texashistoricalcommission Omega Productions Texas Historical CommissionBorn on this day in 1924 in Mission, Tom Landry was the second of four children. He played quarterback for Mission High School, where the football stadium is now named for him.

Landry attended The University of Texas at Austin as an industrial engineering major. He interrupted his education after a semester to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

He returned to his studies at the University of Texas in the fall of 1946. On the Texas Longhorns football team, he played fullback and defensive back. He received his bachelor's degree from UT in 1949. In 1952, he earned a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Houston.

He played in the NFL for the NY Giants, then in 1954 was named defensive coordinator for the Giants opposite Vince Lombardi, who was offensive coordinator.

In 1960, he was named the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, where he stayed for 29 seasons and won two Super Bowl titles in 1971 and 1977.

Landry died on February 12, 2000. A cenotaph dedicated to Landry, complete with a depiction of his fedora, was placed in the official Texas State Cemetery in Austin at the family's request.

The Mission Historical Museum features an exhibit on Tom Landry. Plan your visit: texastropicaltrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-and-cities/sites/mission-historical-museum

Photo of sculpture of Tom Landry outside of AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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W. C. Williams Building shared Texas Historical Commission's Speaking Texas German — feeling inspired at W. C. Williams Building.

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Great article and link on 19th Century German immigration to Texas and the impact we still see today. #texashistory #texashistoricalcommission #williamsbuildingpalacios Texas Historical Commission Dance Hall Days - A Documentary on Texas Dance Halls Texas Back Roads Friends of the Texas Historical Commission

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Texas was still part of Mexico when the first German pioneers arrived in the 1820s. They came by the thousands, then tens of thousands—German immigrants weary of the growing oppression in their homeland, but hopeful they could start a productive new life elsewhere.

Between 1865 and 1900, about 40,000 Germans arrived in the Lone Star State; they were the single largest European immigrant group at the time. One of the most significant imports they brought was their culture.

Nearly 200 years of German cultural heritage continues today. Explore the many ways German-Texans have influenced the state’s culture, politics, medicine, literature, architecture, and more.

There are many examples of German heritage still visible on the Texas landscape, from dance halls and shooting clubs to churches and schools, and this legacy continues to exert a strong influence on modern-day Texas.

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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
W. C. Williams Building Historic Marker dedication scheduled for July 30, 2016 in Palacios, TX