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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. |
Corpus
Christi Landmarks & Attractions
Vintage Photos & Contemporary Images |
Padre Island
National Seashore: 110 miles long. The JFK Causeway connects Corpus Christi
to the island. The Visitor's Center telephone number is 391-949-8068.
Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History: The home port of replicas of Christopher
Columbus' 3 ships as well as rare artifacts of both Natural and Cultural local
history. 1900 N. Chaparral 361-883-2862
Lake
Corpus Christi State Park: It's out of town about 35 miles, but that's its
name. 361-547-2635 350 acres of park bordering on the 14,000-acre lake. Six miles
south of the town of Mathis off Hwy 37.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lakecorp/lakecorp.htm
Port
of Corpus Christi & Harbor Bridge:
Hwy 181 spans the harbor at 235 feet. Great view for people other than the driver.
Observation deck below the bridge allows visitors to ship-watch.
USS
Lexington Museum on the Bay: The 1943 Aircraft Carrier allows you to imagine
what life was like on the huge ship that doesn't seem so big in real life. The
aircraft normally on display have been removed for the summer of 2000 so that
a WWII movie can be filmed.
In
addition to the above, there is a Kite Museum, a Selena Museum,
an Asian Cultural Museum and perhaps the best of all - The Texas State
Aquarium. The aquarium is open seven days a week. 1-800-477-GULF.
The
Britton-Evans House
Built on a bluff overlooking Corpus Christi Bay not quite 13 years after the fall
of the Alamo, the two-story house has proven almost as enduring as the old Spanish
mission in San Antonio...
The Britton-Evans Centennial House is open for tours
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays only. Special tours for 10 or more may be
arranged by calling 361-882-8691 or emailing info@ccahs.
For current
hours and admissions, check with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau: 1-800-766-2322
Website: www.corpuschristi-tx-cvb.org
Corpus
Christi Hotels
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Corpus
Christi Old Post Cards
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Corpus Christi 1910 street scene
Postcards courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/
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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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Elissa
leaving Corpus Christi after Harvest Moon Regatta
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, November 5, 2007 |
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Corpus
Christi Texas Forum
The
Texas State Aquarium
is a wonderful place to visit, it's on North Beach next to the Lexington. We are
soon to start construction on "Dolphin Bay," a place for rescued and recovering
dolphins. New 10 thousand seat arena home of Division I Texas A&M Corpus Christi
"Islanders." The University is putting in it's own beach that will be completed
in August. The National Seashore 63 miles of uninterrupted beach and you can drive
all the way to Port Mansfield! (if you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle). Shore fishing
is great and you can catch'em without getting your feet wet. We have world class
wind surfing, people come from all over the world to wind surf the largest, windiest
bay in the country. World championships are held every May. Power Boat Shoot out
in June it's free and you can watch from the Bayfront. The night life is hot on
Waterstreet live music and great seafood restaurants.... - Jim Lago, July 08,
2001
Texas Escapes,
in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that
anyone wishing to share their local history, stories, and vintage/historic photos
of their town, please contact
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