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Corpus
Christi Attractions, Landmarks & History
Vintage Photos
& Contemporary Images |
Elissa
leaving Corpus Christi after Harvest Moon Regatta
Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, November 5, 2007 |
History
in a Seashell
Corpus
Christi played a role in the Civil War being the only town along such a long stretch
of open beach. The Union forces occupied Mustang Island in 1863 and actually bombarded
Corpus Christi on two occasions. Ships had to anchor offshore and have their cargo
lighted to town. In 1874 the channel was dredged to a depth of 8 feet, which greatly
increased traffic.
The most significant incident in the city's history
occurred in 1919 when a hurricane struck, causing incredible damage and the loss
of an estimated 400 lives. President Harding pledged loans to cover a massive
dredging project that was completed 7 years to the day after the storm. With the
increased traffic to the port, the city doubled its population in ten years. |
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Corpus Christi 1910 street scene
Postcard courtesy rootsweb.com/
~txgenweb// postcards/Index.html |
Corpus
Christi Tourist InformationCorpus
Christi Chamber of Commerce:
1201 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas
78401
(361) - 881-1800
http://www.corpuschristichamber.org/
Corpus
Christi Convention and Visitor's Bureau:
1-800-766-2322
www.corpuschristi-tx-cvb.org
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