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Corpus Christi
Attractions, Landmarks & History
Vintage Photos & Contemporary Images
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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/
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Corpus Christi
Tourist Information
Corpus 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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