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| The Memorial was built
for the Texas Centennial in
1836, and would make a matched set, if it were placed next to the San
Jacinto Monument. Complete with its own reflecting pool and block accents
of the same oolitic limestone, the structure resembles a modern dog-trot cabin,
with the exhibits conveniently separated by gender appeal. On the right are MANLY
things: arrowheads, fossils, frontier firearms, and captured weapons from the
Two World Wars. Sometimes it makes one wonder if wars are fought just to fill
our museums. The jewel in the crown of course, is the "Come
and Take It" cannon. One can actually lay ones sweaty palms on it and
can see that the muzzle is as large as a half-dollar. Also included is a replica,
which only slightly resembles the real thing. There are three! German machine
guns that Gonzalan Soldiers Came and Took, although it is doubtful the Germans
issued an invitation, on a flag or otherwise. These resemble the ones Gary Cooper
took out in Sergeant York. |
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Gonzales
Memorial Museum Monument
Photo courtesy Sarah
Reveley, 2007 |
The restrooms are
clean and this is a good time to give a donation for the upkeep of the building.
Donations can be placed in the ammunition box outside the restroom. Nothing makes
one feel like one's participating as parting with a few dollars.
The other side has things that traditionally appeal more to women, although we
put ourselves at risk, saying such things. China, glassware, old dresses modeled
by circa 1975 mannequins, and baby clothes from the nineteenth century could well
appeal to modern boys, but we doubt it. The air conditioning also works better
on this side.
1936 style murals decorate both sides and show that this
was once a library.
Make sure this is one of your stops. Tuesday through
Saturday 10-12 and 1-5. Sundays 1-5.
Summer, 1999
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