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BCHC Agenda and Minutes 01.01.1999 - 04.30.2002
BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 January, 1999 Meeting Agenda The January, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, Monday, January 11, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November, 1998 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Brazos County marker replacement — Z 6° ° tl . B. First broadcast of a football game maker application \ �X #4415_11,t, C. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference N �, /J eec .f.D 7 1 L D. White's Ferry Marker n � E. Brazos River Marker — Q •r u F. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application — 5. Nev v Business °1 " 1 " 1 0. A. Election of officers for 1999 -2000 B. Archaeology Committee Report — C. Education Committee Report — f a* / D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report — E. Correspondence of the Chair✓ F. Other New Business v 6. Adjournment Nur Future meeting dates: February 8, March 8. April 12, May 10, September 14, October 11, and November 8 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, November 9, 1998 The eighth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1998 was L called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m. in the County commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Batchelor, Prince, Parrott, Page, Peattie, and J. Schultz. Guests were Morgan Hill and Henry Mayo. The minutes for Oct. 12, 1998 were approved. In light of the presence of Morgan Hill, who had submitted a draft proposal to the Commission for a Texas marker for the LaSalle Hotel, the Chair moved directly to new business. After a brief discussion, Parrott moved approval of the draft. This was seconded and approved. Then back to unfinished business, the Chair reported a discussion with Commissioner Sims about our failure to receive any appropriation for a new Brazos County marker. Sims asked that a new proposal be sent directly to him and he would sponsor it before the Court. Mayo offered to make further inquiries concerning the whereabouts of the missing county marker. Batchelor reported tentative approval from the county and from the 911 office of plans to return route 158 to Boonville Road designation. She now sought concurrence from property owners along the L way. The Chair said that the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History reported that its Archaeology Day, October 16, had been quite successful. The Chair quoted Hiler, who reported a successful teachers workshop on Oct. 17; attendance, however, was down and a new date was being considered. Page reported that two TAMU theses - -one on the integration of Bryan - College Station schools and the other on the history of the TAMU Corps of Cadets - -were well under way. The Chair quoted from a letter from Librarian Clara Mounce thanking us for our gift of money toward purchase of a chair belonging to the late F. Law Henderson. However, she said that the chair was otherwise taken care of and the money would be used for another purpose. After discussion, Page moved that $300 be added to the previously approved $200 and that the whole C be used for a suitable item which would be marked as a gift from this commission to the restored Carnegie Library. This was seconded and approved. The Chair said that the annual historical preservation conference would be held in Austin between April 29 and May 1, 1999. In light of our desire to host the 2002 meeting, it was proposed that we might send a delegation to this conference for a day or so. The meeting concluded with a discussion of possible new members for the Commission, and adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary Cov BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDED MEMBERSHIP 1999 -2000 The following individuals have expressed an interest in being appointed to the Brazos County C ry Historical Commission for the next two years. The current members of the Commission have unanimously endorsed the appointment of these individuals. Mrs. Colleen Batcheolor, 614 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 822 -6500 (h) 472? d- - F ) Dr. Dale Baum, 1605 Wolf Pen Court, College Station, TX 77840, phone 693 -0307 (h), 845- 7184(w) Mrs. Rosemary Boykin, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, TX 77845, phone 693 -0224 (h) Mrs. Kay Conlee, 202 South Bryan Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 779 -3245 (w) Mr. David Gerling, College Station Parks Department, P 0 Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842, phone 764 -3773 (w) Mrs. Pat Hiler, 609 South Ennis Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 823 -2272 Mr. Henry Mayo, P 0 Box 9169, College Station, TX 77842, phone 693 -5818 (h), 690 -3378 (w) Mrs. Beverly Nutall, 404 West 21st Street, Bryan, TX, 77803, phone 823 -7707 (h) Mr Page, Evans Library, Texas A &M University, College Station, TX 77843 -5000, phone 845 -1952 35 Mrs. Thena Parrott, 2301 Forest Circle, Bryan, TX 77803 -5118, phone 776 -5404 (h) Mrs. Ruth Peattie, 712 Chevy Chase Lane, Bryan, TX 77802, phone 775 -4142 (h) Dr. Charles R. Schultz, 1200 Goode Street, College Station, TX 77840, phone 696 -8484 (h) 862 -1555 (w) Mrs. Julie Schultz, 5533 Somerford Lane, Bryan, TX 77802, phone 774 -4079 (h) Mr. Sam Sharp, 3006 Broadmoor Drive, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 776 -4341 (h) Dr. Paul Van Riper, 713 East 30th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 822 -2082 (h) • • 4 � BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 February, 1999 Meeting Agenda The February, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, February 8, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November, 1998 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Brazos County marker replacement B. First broadcast of a football game maker application C. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference /planning report D. White's Ferry Marker E. Brazos River Marker F. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application G. Boonville Road marking 5. New Business A. Distribution of 1998 Annual Reports B. Archaeology Committee Report C. Education Committee Report D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report E. Correspondence of the Chair F. Other New Business G. Distinguished Service Award program mer► 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: March 8. April 12, May 10, September 14, October 11, and November 8 e fT 1 LCIUJIC.( G-62 g' BRAZOS'COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION CI O • Minutes, Jan. 11, 1999 The first regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7i00 p.m. in the County Commis - ,° sinners' meeting room in the Brazos County ho c a-` Present were C. Schdltz, Peattie, Sharp, Page, Mayo, Cerling, Batchelor, J. Schultz, Nutall, and Van Riper. A the minutes for Nov. 9, 1998 were approved. Under unfinished business the Chair reported that he was working to get! additional funds for replacing the Brazos County Marker. The Chair reported nothing new concerning (a) the first football broadcast, (b) the 2002 Preservation Conference, or (c) the White's Ferry marker application By consent, the Brazos River Markerrtopic was tabled because of highway renovations. The Chair said he had advised the Texas Historical Commission office of our approval of the marker for the LaSalle Hotel and our desire for speedy action. He said that Austin had replied that this would depend on completed restoration, after which the application would be considered as usual. Without objection the Boonville Road expansion was added to the agenda. After noting that she had mailed more than 50 queries to persons with addresses on the proposed extension of Boonville Road, with few negative returns, Batchelor moved that the County Historical Commission recommend to the City of Bryan that its portion of FM 158 east of the bypass be designated Boonville Road. This was seconded and approved. Then Batchelor moved that our Commission recommend to the County Com- missioners that any part of 158 east of the bypass and in the county, and - tlL portion of Highway 30 that follows on to the city limits bg designated Boonville Road. This was seconded and approved. Several p isos were suggested and it was the sense of the meeting that these be placed in ov cover letters. Elections were the first item under new business. The Chair called for nomi- nations for Secretary. Van Riper was nominated. This was seconded and, there-- being no other nominations, he was elected. The Secretary assumed the Chair and called for nominations for Chair. Van Riper nominated C. Schultz, who said he would accept. This was seconded and, there being no other nominations, he was elected. The Chair called for nominations for Vice Chair. Batchelor was nominated by Peattie and said that she would accept. This was seconded and she was elected. With Carlson no longer a member, there was no Archaeological Committee report. It was suggested that the Chair consult Carlson about a replacement, and he agreed to do so. The Chair reported that Hiler was willing to continue to head the Education Committee, and it was the sense of the meet °_ng that this was appropriate. Page said that he was willing to continue to head the Historical Markers and Research Committee, and he was seconded and elected. As for possible representatives of other ethnic groups, Batchelor, Page and Boykin would check for possibilities. Under correspondence, the Chair said that a Plano restauranteur had requested a memento from each Texas county for display. It was the sene bf the meeting that some mementoof the Bush Library should be sent. Van Riper reported on the acquisi- tion of the Plantation boat by the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. liw J. Schultz said that the Heritage Society house tour would be February 13 and 14. Van Riper reported on the destruction by faire of the old Caulfield house. The Cha tgggested that the Save the Old City Hall Committee might be a good prospect for a /Historical Commission for the best success story. J. Schultz 4aid she would follow through on this. Page reported a graduate student's interest in researching TemplrYreda, as well as the interest of another student in the turn of the century "Love School" for blacks. The meeting then adjourned at 8 s 2 5 p•rn. /�!, - (7) . �, a-17- • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 • 409 - 862 -1555 March, 1999 Meeting Agenda The March, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, March 8, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the February, 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Brazos County marker replacement B. First broadcast of a football game maker application C. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference /planning report D. White's Ferry Marker E. Brazos River Marker F. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application G. Boonville Road marking 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee Report B. Education Committee Report D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report E. Correspondence of the Chair F. Other New Business G. Distinguished Service Award program 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: April 12, May 10, September 14, October 11, and November 8 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, February 8, 1999 The second regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was L called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Batchelor, Hiler, Parrott, Peattie, J. Schultz, Nutall, and Van riper. Dr. Shawn Carlson was a guest. The minutes for the Jan. 11, 1999 were corrected by changing the word "expansion" in the first line of par. 4 to "name extension," and were then approved as corrected. There being no business pertaining to markers, the Chair made a brief report concerning the Commission's bid for the 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference. There was a discussion of possible local arrangements problems. Batchelor agreed to check with Bryan for possible assistance, with the Chair to check with College Station. He also distributed a Local Arrangements Planning Document provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Reporting on the Boonville Road marking proposal, Batchelor distributed a draft letter from this Commission to the mayor and council of Bryan, requesting that the city "officially designate that part of FM 158 that extends southeasterly from FM 1179 to the city limits as the `Boonville Road.' The Chair will reproduce the letter and send it with exhibits to the mayor and council of Bryan. Batchelor agreed to draft a similar letter to the Brazos County Commissioners. Under new business the Chair distributed a copy of his annual report for 1998 to the members. He reported that Tom Lynch had been suggested as a new member, representing archaeology. It was the sense of the meeting that his name go to the County Commissioners for approval. Education Chair Hiler reported that the Bryan schools' third grade was studying Brazos County history and that she would be talking shortly with perhaps 150 students. She said that the architectural coloring books were popular and about out of print, but that the Heritage Society was helping out with a reprint. She also reported that the Children's Museum is accepting ownership of the Old City Hall and is rapidly raising funds for restoration. The Chair then introduced former member Shawn Carlson to make a presentation concerning the upcoming referendum on the opening of Munson Avenue in College Station. She said that, if approved, this would do much to disrupt one of the city's important historical neighborhoods, and she sought the Commission's support in defeating the May 1 referendum on L opening up Munson. There was considerable discussion and Van Riper moved that Carson be invited to bring a draft proposal to the Commission's next meeting for consideration. This was seconded and approved. J. Schultz advised the members of the annual meeting of the Heritage Society on Feb. 21, 1999, during which the new Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission would be introduced to speak. In conclusion, the Chair said that he had submitted to the state a Distinguished Service Award proposal on behalf of our Commission on Jan. 28. The meeting then adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary L • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 April, 1999 Meeting Agenda The April, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, April 12, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the February, 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business 113 A. Bizos Count marker replacement B. Texas Historic Pre - �a ion • erence /planning report LaSa e 'o e v ar er App ica i• Hsi Ay.__ >414 D. Boonville Road marking • 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee Report B. Education Committee Report — • D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report E. Correspondence of the Chair F. Other New Business G. Distinguished Service Award program H. Delegates to 1999 Historic Preservation Conference 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: May 10, September 14, October 11, and November 8 C - --144_4t r - fr- CS M /4" fr&. 110 C, BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, March 8, 1999 The third regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Batchelor, Page, Parrott, J. Schultz, and Sharp. Regina Opersteny was a guest. The minutes for Feb. 8, 1999 were approved subject to the correction of the spelling of Carlson's name in the last paragraph and the addition of Mayo among those present. The only unfinished business had to do with the remarking of Boonville Road. Batchelor said that the Bryan Council was considering the matter on its consent agenda for March 9. Batchelor agreed to represent the Commission at this meeting. She advised the Commission that she was sending notice letters to 30 or more residents of the county portion of Boonville Road, asking for their opinion of the redesignation, specifically from FM 158 at the Bryan city limits to the intersection of FM 158 with Texas 30 and along Texas 30 to the Navasota River. Under new business the Chair announced the appointment of Tom Lynch to the Commission, representing archaeology. Lynch will formally take office immediately but will not be able to attend a meeting until May. There was no education committee report. For the Research Committee Page noted the joint sponsorship by the TAMU library and the Bryan - College Station Library of an African American collection, hopefully reaching a figure of perhaps 5,000 items during the first year. Funds are being sought. Other marker possibilities were then considered briefly: the Allen Chapel AME Church once near the Varisco Building; the Petersburg Slave Colony near Millican; the Eagle newspaper; and Parker -Astin Hardware. The Chair reported correspondence with the Bryan City Council (noted above); with the Texas Historical Commission concerning the Holick building; and from Tom Lynch about his appointment (noted above) and advising the Commission that the boat removal project was moving forward rapidly. The Chair distributed a proposed draft letter from former member Carlson about the Munson Avenue matter. Page agreed to draft a revision for member consideration at the next meeting. C. Schultz noted that Preservation Texas, a non - profit heritage group, was meeting in Austin March 10 to kick off the preservation of Texas courthouses. J. Schultz reported on the reception for and talk by Larry Oaks, new Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission, at the Brazos Center on Feb. 21. This followed the meeting of the Brazos Heritage Society, which helped sponsor the reception. Parrot moved that the Commission help with reception costs to the sum of $64.65, payable to J. Schultz, Heritage Society president. This was seconded and approved. Page reported an early April genealogy workshop to be held locally. Discussion of the need for a reprinting of the local historical brochure followed. Page agreed to help with the text, and Batchelor would check with the previous designer /editor, Beth Leschper, at to her availability. J. Schultz would help seek funds. The meeting then adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary c BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDED MEMBERSHIP 1999 -2000 The following individuals have expressed an interest in being appointed to the Brazos County Historical Commission for the next two years. The current members of the Commission have unanimously endorsed the appointment of these individuals. Mrs. Colleen Batcheolor, 614 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 822 -6500 (h) Dr. Dale Baum, 1605 Wolf Pen Court, College Station, TX 77840, phone 693 -0307 (h), 845- 7184(w) Mrs. Rosemary Boykin, 8407 Shadow Oaks, College Station, TX 77845, phone 693 -0224 (h) Mrs. Kay Conlee, 202 South Bryan Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 779 -3245 (w) Mr. David Gerling, College Station Parks Department, P 0 Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842, phone 764 -3773 (w) Mrs. Pat Hiler, 609 South Ennis Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 823 -2272 Mr. Thomas F. Lynch, Brazos Valley Museum, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 phone 776 -2195 (w) Mr. Henry Mayo, P 0 Box 9169, College Station, TX 77842, phone 693 -5818 (h), 690 -3378 (w) Mrs. Beverly Nutall, 404 West 21st Street, Bryan, TX, 77803, phone 823 -7707 (h) Mr. Page, Evans Library, Texas A &M University, College Station, TX 77843 -5000, phone 845 -1952 Mrs. Thena Parrott, 2301 Forest Circle, Bryan, TX 77803 -5118, phone 776 -5404 (h) Mrs. Ruth Peattie, 712 Chevy Chase Lane, Bryan, TX 77802, phone 775 -4142 (h) Dr. Charles R. Schultz, 1200 Goode Street, College Station, TX 77840, phone 696 -8484 (h) 862 -1555 (w) Mrs. Julie Schultz, 5533 Somerford Lane, Bryan, TX 77802, phone 774 -4079 (h) Mr. Sam Sharp, 3006 Broadmoor Drive, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 776 -4341 (h) Dr. Paul Van Riper, 713 East 30th Street, Bryan, TX 77803, phone 822 -2082 (h) L Draft Letter from the BCHC to the editor of the Eagle The letter below is the result of the efforts of Bill Page and Charles Schultz. Please examine it carefully, revise it as you thing necessary or desirable, and come to the meeting on April 12 to discuss it. Keep in mind that we decided to make it a generic letter that could be used in virtually any situation. Also we want to keep it brief but still convey the message that historic preservation should be kept in mind in deciding all issues. Dear Editor The members of the Brazos County Historical Commission, both as a group and as concerned individuals, believe strongly that historic preservation issues are important for the well being of our communities and urge voters and elected officials to keep thin in mind always. We wish to remind readers that actions by citizens, private groups, elected officials acting on their own, or elected bodies acting as a group sometimes to have negative impacts on the preservation of historic structures and on the overall integrity of our neighborhoods and the quality of life in them. Such actions include remodeling or removing buildings, changing zoning ordinances, widening streets, removing vegetation, signage, or altering traffic flow or traffic patterns. We hope that all citizens, groups, elected officials, and others will carefully weigh any short term benefits of their actions against the potential irreversible consequences which may follow their decisions on issues such as those mentioned above. L L i ♦ A � y AAw � • / ... , _,.. . . ,,-..,-______„....„ ... An Evening in Old Walburg /Thursday A delightful experience awaits you in the Williamson County hamlet of Walburg. The community centerpiece is the 1882 Walburg Mercantile building, now an authentic German restaurant. Owners Herbert Schwab and Ron Tippelt, both recent German immigrants, have planned an '" old- country evening for visitors. Enjoy a Bavarian dinner with all the trimmings, followed by some live oom -pah music in the converted cotton - gin that serves as the biergarten (transportation to and from Walburg is provided). Cost: $25; cash bar � { Treasures of Texas Benefit Auction & Dinner: An Evening with Janice Woods Windle and Friends rids _. ' i" 1 J Friends/Friday s a From 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 30, Preservation Texas is sponsoring ,; an evening of good food, friends, entertainment and an auction featuring exceptional trips and products. Proceeds of the event benefit educational programs of Preservation Texas. A ticket is required; please reserve a place on the registration form. Cost: $35 'The Spanish missions... Four Local & Regional Tours /Saturday are not just perishable, Choose from four tour options on Saturday, May 1. All tours begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Reservations (transportation and tions are required (ttati to historical monuments... from the hotel is provided). ■ These missions, rather are living voices." • Georgetown: A Downtown Revitalization Success Story III If you have not been to Georgetown, one of the crown jewels of the Texas Main Street Program and winner of the 1997 National Main Street — Msgr. Balthasar Janacek Award, this is your chance! During a trip to the historic downtown district, Georgetown's Main Street manager will talk about the begin- nings, successes and ongoing activities of the city's award - winning program. After a tour of several historic neighborhoods, enjoy an after- noon downtown with a self-guided tour of the courthouse square and the attractions of Mayfest, Georgetown's annual spring fling. Cost: $15 • A Burst of Spring: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Springtime truly showcases the magnificence of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center. This tour features radiant gardens, a nature , trail, indoor exhibits and many other attractions. Take in the beauty as II I knowledgeable guides introduce historic landscapes and discuss how early Texans used native plants. Gardeners and non - gardeners alike will enjoy this tour. Cost: $15 • Austin's Sacred Places • Like many cities, Austin has a wealth of religious architecture. This tour features magnificent 19th- and 20th- century churches in central Austin, including some newly renovated sites. Visit the sacred places of various denominations, such as the 1854 St. David's Episcopal Church and the Nicholas Clayton- designed St. Mary's Cathedral, and see the craftsman- . 2 . . . . .. T :.:. ship of many cultures. The last stop will be Gethsemane Church, home of ii the THC's newly refurbished library. Enjoy late afternoon refreshments as you admire this fine new facility and see two La Salle cannons on display. Cost: $15 ` • See the Hill Country by Steam - Engine Rail Flowers will scent the air and drape the hillsides as the Hill Country Flyer '` ' , �`� - the state's only nonprofit steam train - travels through Central Texas. - - First, participants will enjoy a scenic bus ride to Burnet. On the bus, Oliver Franklin, executive director of the Texas Historical Foundation, : ' will discuss collaborative tourism marketing opportunities in rural Texas. , Next, take a seat in the train's vintage air- conditioned lounge car. On the train, the Hon. Howard Benton, mayor of Burnet, and Diana Walters, ` . executive director of the Austin Steam Train Association, will present a " program explaining the hurdles and successes of large -scale collaboration ' ' ' . ' t 2 v between communities and nonprofits. Finally, roam the train and admire h '' - a _ .. the scenery, soaking in the sights and sounds of the Hill Country Flyer! `''' N 7 ' ts- - . You will return to Austin in time for the Saturday night banquet. Cost: S30 " The glory of a people is li) workshops inspired by the genius of An afternoon of workshops on Thursday, April 29, will provide compre tlJeie° instit11ti011s, by the hensive training on a number of preservation topics. All workshops monuments they build and require registration. Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up soon for the edifices they erect..." the topic of your choice. Concurrent Sessions — Wharton Independent, 1888 This year's educational sessions will focus primarily on building strength through organizational development. Sessions on setting goals, develop- ing partnerships, marketing your message and programs, funding, developing leadership, advocacy and education will provide a solid foun- dation for participants to share with their communities. Beginner, Inter- mediate and Advanced tracks will provide varying levels of training geared 0 to best meet your needs and those of your organization. Basic training offers start -up instruction and techniques for individuals and organiza- tions in sessions labeled A- Beginner. For participants already familiar with the basics, A Intermediate sessions afford new challenges. Finally, the A-A- A-Advanced sessions will cut to the chase and deal with critical issues • at a more developed level. As always, participants may choose the sessions that are most appealing (i.e., participants do not have to attend all Intermediate or all Beginner sessions). Featured Speakers and Guests • Robert R. Archibald, president of the Missouri Historical Society, will • present the conference keynote address. A past president of the American Association for State and Local History, he has been a leader in the field of local history for many years. His interest in heritage organizations and 3 preservationists as catalysts for viable and sustainable communities in the 0 ., i #^ 1 coming millennium is a befitting topic for this year's conference. • ■J anice Woods Wind le, a native Texan, is an acclaimed author of ' �, ' ` ' J ` historical fiction, including True Women and Hill Country. A member of /« N-�`� �- the Board of Directors of Preservation Texas and president of the El Paso e . # v Community Foun she will be a special guest at the Treasures of ;: 1 aF q - t -k ill - 'E ' Texas auction on Friday night. l r • Esther Hall is a consultant specializing in strategic planning and board .._T .i.„ :. organization. She is on the faculty of the Preservation Leadership Training _ " ' - program sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and ";0 writ - w address strateg and long -range plann i ssues at all three sk levels. ' . Hospitality Room The Texas Historical Foundation will sponsor this year's hospitality room. k To take a break or to sit and chat, drop by Capitol A (around the corner from the registration area) anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, "Buildings become tangible April 30. Refreshments will be provided. proof of the continuous Ask the Staff evolution of a civilization, Texas Historical Commission staff will answer preservation questions in With each generation the Bickler, Barton and Bonnell Rooms on the fourth floor of the hotel Y leaving its mark..." (one floor above the registration and meeting rooms) from 10:30 a.m. to . 12 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 30. Please bring appropri- ? • ate background materials, such as photographs, brief histories, drawings — j. Henry Chambers, AIA and /or site plans, that will enable the staff to better understand and answer your questions. i Preservation Marketplace Visit exhibitors highlighting preservation techniques, tools and organiza- tions in Capitol View Terrace North, across from the registration area. The Preservation Marketplace will be open on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m., on Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. i Coffee breaks on Friday and Saturday will take place in or near the exhibit room for your convenience. • Preservation Texas Courthouse Exhibit See a new educational exhibit developed by Preservation Texas to increase awareness of the significant collection of Texas' historic county court- houses and the need to adequately fund their renovation. The exhibit will be on display in the ballroom foyer. Outstanding photographs, vivid text and building material samples make the history and architecture of the • state's county courthouses come alive. Designed for Texans of all ages, this touring exhibit will be of special interest to conference participants. I • 4 %tfij _ All sessions and meal functions will take place at the Austin Capitol Marriott unless otherwise specified. Note that the main level of the hotel (where conference registra- tion and meeting rooms are located) is the third floor of the building. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. REGISTRATION Ballroom Foyer 10 a.m. Texas Historical Commission Quarterly Meeting Capitol E 1 - 5 P.m. Preservation Marketplace Capitol View Terrace North 1 5 p.m. Workshop A: Understanding and Recording Cemeteries Capitol C Today many factors threaten the existence of historic cemeteries. Understanding and recording these significant resources are first steps to their long -term preservation. In this four -hour workshop, participants will learn about the history of cemetery design, how to read and understand the symbolism of the various parts of a cemetery, and travel to nearby Oakwood Cemetery (transportation provided) for training on cemetery recording methods. Please wear comfortable shoes. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants; registration required. Cost: $25 1 - 5 p.m. Workshop B: Photographing Historic Sites and Structures Capitol H Photographs are useful for historic building documentation and are essential elements in any historical designation application. This workshop will describe methods for improving photography skills and explain the requirements for photographs that accompany historical marker applications, National Register nominations and federal project reviews. Participants will receive photography instruction for buildings and other historic structures. Bring a camera (preferably 35mm), film and any accessories you would like to use. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants; registration required. Cost: $25 fib 1 - 3 p.m. Workshop C: Recovering the Costs of Historic Preservation Capitol AB Federal preservation incentives allow owners of historic properties to recapture 20 percent of the cost of rehabilitating their buildings. Expert speakers will guide participants through the program qualification process, complying with standards for rehabilitation and avoiding common pitfalls in recapturing a building's former glory. Successful case studies from around the state will provide a topic for lively discussion and practical advice. Bring information on your project for one -on -one consultations with THC staff. Registration is required. Cost: $15 Workshop D: Simple Ideas for Better Museum Education Programs 1 - 3 p.m. Capitol FG • In this two -hour workshop, museum educators will discuss why museums should offer more than traditional guided tours. Participants will receive suggestions for simple, inexpensive and interactive ways to engage an audience in learning. The workshop will give special attention to the effectiveness of hands -on learning, including trunk pro- grams, demonstrations and contact information for effective school group programs. -k • Registration is required. Cost: $15 Workshop E: Top Ten Tips for Better Oral Histories 3 - 5 p.m. a Capitol AB This workshop, for both beginners and seasoned veterans, will focus on basic tech- • niques and strategies to provide new perspectives on the practice of oral history. Instructors will place emphasis on expanding the content and effectiveness of oral histories through the use of improved questioning, clearly defined research objectives i and a broader understanding of the potential resource value in historic preservation. Registration is required. Cost: $15 i Workshop F: Heritage Tourism: Impacting A Community's Economy 3 - 5 p.m. Capitol F -G Heritage tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Project managers and THC staff will share techniques for showcasing historic sites and 1 community events to travelers. Participants will learn about planning and develop- ment of some of the best heritage tourism projects in the state, including case studies ranging from individual sites to regional projects linking a variety of resources. • Registration is required. Cost: $15 Preservation Texas Annual Membership Meeting 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Capitol E Join other members of Preservation Texas for the organization's annual meeting, including preservation news, reports and board member elections. The meeting will conclude in time to board the buses for the trip to Walburg. An Evening in Old Walburg 6 - 10 p.m. See Conference Highlights for description. Cost: $25. 9 .1 • 14-7, a .t REGISTRATION 8 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Ballroom Foyer i • Preservation Marketplace 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. C apitol View Terrace North Hospitality Room 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Capitol A Sponsored by the Texas Historical Foundation • 6 f • 9a.m. - 10:15 a.m. OPENING SESSION Capitol Ballroom D Welcome, keynote address and presentation of Distinguished Service Awards Keynote address: Robert R. Archibald, President, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, Missouri 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ask the Staff Bickler, Barton & Bonnell Texas Historical Commission staff members will be available at rooms on the fourth floor of the hotel (one floor above the registration and meeting rooms). Get answers to specific questions about topics including historical markers, building rehabilitation, museums, fund raising and archeological investigations. Please bring appropriate background materials such as photographs, brief histories, drawings and /or site plans that will enable the staff to better understand and answer specific questions. A complete schedule of available staff and their respective times will be in the registration packet. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS s Beginner - What do You Want to Accomplish ?: Determining Basic Preservation Goals Capitol View Terrace South Speaker: F. Lawerence Oaks, Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission, Austin s -s Intermediate - How Do We Lead ?: Leadership Skills for Board Development Capitol FGH Speakers: Terry Colley, Community Heritage Development Division Director, Texas Historical Commission, Austin MaryAlice Torres - McDonald, Texas Main Street Program State Coordinator, Texas Historical Commission, Austin Ms's 4 Advanced - Preparing Your Roadmap: A Discussion on Strategic Planning Capitol BC Speaker: Esther Hall, Consultant specializing in strategic planning and organizing boards, Raleigh, North Carolina • 12 p.m. AWARDS LUNCHEON Capitol Ballroom D -E Presentation of Preservation Texas' Texas Heritage Awards and the Texas Historical Commission's George Christian Outstanding Volunteer and John Ben Shepperd Leadership Awards. , 2 - 5 p.m. Ask the Staff Bickler, Barton & Bonnell Texas Historical Commission staff members will be available during this time to answer specific preservation questions. • CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2 - 3:30 p.m. (hw Beginner - Making Friends: Outreach and Advocacy 4 Capitol View Terrace South Speaker: Sandra Pickett, Commissioner, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Liberty Intermediate - How to Achieve Your Goals: Strategic & Long - Range Planning A A Capitol FGH I • Speaker: Esther Hall, Consultant specializing in strategic planning and organizing boards, Raleigh, North Carolina Advanced Creating a Dialogue: How to Work with Your Legislators A A f ' ' Capitol BC Speaker: Ron Hinkle, Legislative Liaison, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Austin BREAK 3:30 - 4 p.m. Preservation Marketplace Enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee or tea while you visit exhibits in the Preservation Mar- ketplace (Capitol View Terrace North) and the courthouse exhibit (Ballroom Foyer). CONCURRENT SESSIONS 4 - 5:30 p.m. Beginner - Designing Your Organization: Steps to Strategic Planning A C V Capitol View Terrace South Speaker: Est Hall, Consultant specializing in strategic planning and organizing boards, Raleigh, North Carolina Intermediate - Developing Partnerships for Advocacy & Education A A Capitol FGH Speaker: Paula Peters, President, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, Dallas Advanced - Leveraging Resources to Develop Effective Leadership "II Capitol BC Speaker: Joyce Sparks, Consultant, Organizational Development Services, Governor's Center for Management Development, Austin Treasures of Texas Auction Presented by Preservation Texas 6 - 10 p.m. Capitol Ballroom An Evening with Janice Woods Windle & Friends will begin shortly after the close of r� sessions on Friday. Plan to spend an evening of fun with noted Texas author Cov Janice Woods Windle while you bid on a wonderful array of auction items. The event schedule follows: Silent auction begins 6:00 p.m. Dinner and program 7:00 p.m. Live auction and drawing for door prizes 8:30 p.m. Ticket includes complimentary beverage, a festive dinner, music by Dottsy and a C ri o chance to win door prizes. Reserve a place on the registration form. Cost: $35. 8 1 . i i • 1 ti ./ , // I / / 11 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. REGISTRATION Ballroom Foyer 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Preservation Marketplace Capitol View Terrace North 8:30 - 10 a.m CONCURRENT SESSIONS t fl 4 Beginner - Organizing for Success Capitol View Terrace South Speaker: Deborah Edward, Executive Director, Austin Children's Museum, Austin clef Intermediate - Utilizing Marketing Tools to Deliver Your Message Capitol FGH Speaker: Danelle Baldwin Smith, Vice President of Marketing and Administration, ! Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., Fort Worth 4 Ili Acs ct Advanced - The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation: A Study and Its Uses Capitol BC 1 Speaker: To be determined 10 — 10:30 a.m. BREAK Preservation Marketplace { 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 4 Beginner - Fundraising Fundamentals Capitol View Terrace South Speakers: Mari-Ben Ramsey, Legal Counsel /Grants, Austin Community Foundation, Austin Oliver Franklin, Executive Director, Texas Historical Foundation, Austin t Alison Supancic, Collection Supervisor, Regional Foundation Library, Austin et 4 Intermediate - Making Preservation Work for Your Community: Economic Development Tools Capitol FGH Speaker: Terry Colley, Community Heritage Development Division Director, Texas Historical Commission, Austin 444 Advanced - Funding: The Seven Faces of Philanthropy Capitol BC Speaker: Ed Allday, Vice President — Board of Directors, Preservation Texas, Houston 9 • AWARDS LUNCHEON 12 p.m. • Capitol Ballroom DE Presentation of the Texas Historical Commission's Glenda Morgan Award of Excellence in Museums and the Awards of Excellence in Archeology, Historic Architecture and Preserving History TOURS 2 - 6 p.m. • Choose from four tour options designed to showcase local and regional history and culture. Reserve your place on the registration form. Tour buses will leave promptly from the Austin Capitol Marriott and will return in time for the final banquet. See the Conference Highlights section for tour descriptions. • • Georgetown: A Downtown Revitalization Success Story • A Burst of Spring: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center • Austin's Sacred Places • See the Hill Country by Steam - Engine Rail Cocktails 6:30 p.m. Ballroom Foyer Join new and old friends for a brief social gathering before the final banquet. A cash bar will be available. FINAL BANQUET 7 p.m. Capitol Ballroom ABCD 411 Presentations will include the T.R. Fehrenbach Book Awards, Ruth Lester Lifetime Achievement Award and Texas Historical Foundation Awards. "When you put your hand to the plow you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row." — Alice Paul • 10 • • C04/04 Oart4:4 Meeting Space Conference headquarters is the Austin Capitol Marriott at 701 East 11th Pre - registration deadline: Street, in Austin. The hotel is on the west side of IH -35 at 1 lth Street. April 16, 1999. After this date, The registration desk, exhibit room and most meeting rooms are located all registrations must be made on the third floor of the hotel, which is the street level of the building. at the conference for an addi- Accommodations tional $20 fee; telephone and fax Special conference rates of $95 per night are available at the Austin registrations will not be taken Capitol Marriott for conference registrants (1 -4 people per room), plus after this date. No refunds for applicable state and local taxes. Non - smoking and wheelchair- accessible registration can be made after rooms are available upon request. To make reservations, contact the hotel this date. We encourage you to directly at 512/478 -1111 or call toll -free 800/228 -9290. Please identify pre- register in order to assure yourself as part of the Texas Historical Commission's Annual Historic yourself a place in the workshops, Preservation Conference. Reservations must be made by April 7 in order to receive the special room rates. tours and meal functions, as these activities fill up quickly. On -site amenities include an indoor /outdoor swimming pool with a sundeck and whirlpool, video arcade and an exercise room with saunas. All sleeping rooms are equipped with iron, ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker. Dining facilities include a restaurant and a sports bar (both on the second floor); a lobby bar on the third floor (main entrance) offers light snacks and cocktails. For information on other hotels and Austin area attractions, contact the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau toll -free at 800/926 -2282 or visit their web site at wwwaustin360.com /acvb /index. Parking Covered parking is available on site for $7 per day ($10 valet) for over- night guests, and $1 per hour for conference participants not staying at the hotel ($6 maximum). Free parking may be available along nearby streets on Saturday. Hotel directions and transportation options Easily accessible by car on Interstate 35 (take the 10th -11th Street/ State Capitol exit), the hotel is on the west side of IH -35 at 11th Street. All major airlines fly to Austin, and a variety of car rental companies are located in and around the airport. The new Austin Bergstrom International Airport is scheduled to open Sunday, May 2. Conference participants flying into Austin will arrive at Robert Mueller Airport and depart from the new airport if construction remains on schedule. Confer- ence participants should direct questions regarding shuttle transportation and flight information to the shuttle or airline service providers. 11 . , Registration x ∎ \ All conference participants should pay a registration fee, which entitles C 4 :" ' . z‘; , ' ` ‘4%. -'‘ you to a name badge, conference packet and admittance to the concur - i rent educational sessions and coffee breaks. Day tickets are available for persons attending a single day of the meeting, and student rates are . , available to persons attending school full -time with a current student ID. i ' S AA For flexibility in designing your conference activities, you may pick and i i ° ,_ choose the workshops, meals, tours and special events that you wish to �� ` attend for an additional cost. 1 Q'-' : Please use one registration form for each conference participant. You may �ti. i� • order extra meal, tour or special event tickets for guests, but if they wish III to attend any other portion of the conference, they must pay the appro- E priate registration fee. \ For your convenience, we will accept your check, MasterCard, Visa or �-----___ purchase order. Facsimile (FAX) and telephone registrations will be accepted only with payment by credit card or purchase voucher. i "Preservation must look beyond the... individual Pre - registration deadline: April 16, 1999. After this date, all registrations landmark and concern must be made at the conference for an additional $20 fee; telephone and fax registrations will not be taken after this date. No refunds for registra- itself with the historic and Lion can be made after this date. We encourage you to pre - register in architecturally valued areas order to assure yourself a place in the workshops, tours and meal func- and districts which contain tions, as these activities fill up quickly. 0 a special meaning for the For More Information communi " t'K Contact the History Programs Division, Texas Historical Commission, at 512/463 -5853 or e-mail us at history@thc.state.tx.us if you have questions — "With Heritage So Rich" or need additional information. Random House, 1969 For alternate formats of this brochure, please call 512/463 -5853 (TDD# 800/735 -2989 for the hearing impaired). Persons with special needs should contact the THC no less than two weeks prior to the conference. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes on walking tours. The Texas Historical I Commission reserves the right to cancel tours if an insufficient number of I II participants register. • T y . r TEXAS ` E HISTORICAL COMMISSION The State Agency for Historic Preservation • 12 . z-0--1-1-j0-J - lie- -, -.: - 7-1-1 I c * x _ . 4 . , y jihvicir x 1j The Texas Historical Commission is the state agency for historic preser vation. Our mission is to protect and preserve the state's historic and t. �' lema 1111 prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment and economic r' benefit of present and future generations. F y Z r`1 k ...5. 1- } - - -c. - - - im. ' i : t •Ir 1111. , 4 a lort " . 13 1 w ill • ,t .' / �� + Preservation Texas, Inc., founded in 1985, is a statewide nonprofit , l membership organization dedicated to preserving the historic resources of f ; Texas by direct action and by empowering individuals and local and state I 1 , - organizations through education, communication, advocacy and collabo- , OP - ( e --.1 ration. "As Texans, it is the duty of The Texas Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated all of us,. .. to do what we to saving Texas' past for the benefit of future generations. It has been can to preserve the tangible promoting conservation and preservation since 1954. evidences of our heritage." — Governor Allan Shivers, Interested in learning about how you can support Texas Historical III November 17, 1953 Commission programs? Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to its mission of protecting, preserv- ing and promoting Texas' rich and unique heritage. For more information or to make a donation, call Linda Lee at 512/936 -2241. For more information about Texas Historical Commission projects and publications, visit our web site at www.thc.state.tx.us. Texas Historical Commission Headquarters P.O. Box 12276 Austin, TX 78711 -2276 • 512/463 -6100 www.thc.state.tx.us • Photo credits: Cover photos - Texas Department of Transportation Photo page 1 - Robert Parvin Photo page 14 - Texas Parks 'C Wildlife Department Photos inside - Texas Historical Commission • 14 1999 ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM • Please type or print legibly. • Use only one form per registrant. Make photocopies of this form for additional registrants. • Print the name and organizational affiliation (if any) as you wish them to appear on your name tag. • Name tags and conference packets will be issued only to persons completing a registration form. Name c oy Organization • Mailing address City State Zip County Daytime phone (include area code) E -mail address METHOD OF PAYMENT Full payment by check, purchase order or credit card must accompany this form TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (from other side) $ Specify method of payment (check one): ❑ Check enclosed (made payable to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission) ❑ Purchase Order Information Number: Billing Information: ❑ Credit Card (check one) ❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa Name on card Card Number Expiration date Required signature (only for credit card payment) Pre - registration deadline: April 16, 1999. All registrations after this date must be made in Austin (an additional charge of $20 will be added to the basic conference fee for registration made after the deadline). Requests for refunds must be made in writing and be postmarked by April 16. Refunds are issued after the conference, and all refunds are assessed a $25 processing fee. SENDING YOUR REGISTRATION Mail this form with payment to: Friends of the Texas Historical Commission P. O. Box 13497, Austin, TX 78711 OR Fax registration to: 512/475 -3122 Faxed registrations will be accepted only with •cf o. T TEXAS payment by credit card or purchase order number. : HISTORICAL Please do not mail a duplicate cope of taxed registrations. • COMMISSION PIrncr ro,,, hletr 17 71 ,1 r•rtrr both cirlrc of tine Form The State Seem" for Historic Preserratian r - CONFERENCE FEES You may order extra tickets for meals, special events and tours only. Otherwise, use a single registration form for 0 each registrant. Registration Fee The registration fee covers your admission to Friday and Saturday sessions, coffee breaks and your conference registration packet. Choose one (1) of the following: • • Basic program fee sent on or before Apr. 16 $40 ❑ $ • Basic program fee after Apr. 16 $60 ❑ $ • Day ticket fee sent on or before Apr. 16 $25 ❑ $ circle one Fri. Sat. • Day ticket fee after Apr. 16 $35 ❑ $ circle one Fri. Sat. • • Student with current ID on or before Apr. 16 $15 ❑ $ • Student with current ID after Apr. 16 $25 ❑ $ Workshops/Thursday, Apr.29 Note: Workshops C & D are not in a time conflict with workshops E -F, should you wish to take workshops in both time slots. A. Cemeteries (1 -5 p.m.) $25 ❑ $ B. Photography (1 -5 p.m.) $25 ❑ $ C. Tax Credits (1 -3 p.m.) $15 ❑ $ D. Museums (1 -3 p.m.) $15 ❑ $ E. Oral History (3 -5 p.m.) $15 ❑ $ ® F. Heritage Tourism (3 -5 p.m.) $15 ❑ $ Workshop Choices Denote letter of workshop in order of preference. If your first choice is not available, we will place you in your next available preference. 1u 2nd 3rd Meals Friday luncheon @ $19 $ Saturday luncheon @ $16 $ Saturday banquet @ $25 $ Special Events Evening at Walburg (Thurs., Apr. 29) © $25 S • Auction/ Dinner (Fri., Apr. 30) @ $35 S Tours /Saturday, May 1, 2 -6 p.m. A. Georgetown @ $15 $ B. Wildflower Center @ $15 $ C. Sacred Places it $15 $ • D. Steam Train @ $30 $ Tour Choices (denote letter of tour in order of preference) 1# 2nd 3rd 4th • GRAND TOTAL Please complete and return both sides of this form! BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 May, 1999 Meeting Agenda The May, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, May 10, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair / 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the April, 1999 meeting ✓4. Unfinished Business ✓ A. Brazos County marker replacement ✓ B. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning report -C. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application ✓D. Boonville Road marking VE. Brazos County Historical Brochure 1 7 00 Q �' U c/5. New Business 5 / 1 ‘. Archaeology Committee Report ►. Education Committee Report V D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report VE. 1999 Committee membership • VF. Correspondence of the Chair -' G. Other New Business ✓C1. Distinguished Service Award program g/f. Reports of delegates to 1999 Historic Preservation Conference 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: September 14, October 11, and November 8 Loy BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, April 12, 1999 The fourth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, H. Mayo, B. Page, R. Opersteny, D. Gerling, and J. Schultz Jock Peters was a guest. Under unfinished business, C. Schultz reported that Commissioner Randy Sims feels that L we can get funding for a replacement Brazos County marker. It will be necessary for someone to make a presentation to the commissioners and will be helpful to have other members of BCHC present at that meeting. Commissioner Sims will advise when such action is appropriate. J. Schultz reported she had talked with Larry Oaks, Executive Director of the Texas Historical Commission, about the 2002 conference. As a result of that conversation, she feels that we will be hosting that meeting in Bryan/College Station. There was no news on the LaSalle Hotel marker application. Colleen Batchelor had submitted a written report on the Boonville Road project. She mailed out 57 letters to individuals living along highways 158 and 30 who are outside the city limits of Bryan and College Station. Eight negative and 4 positive responses were received. The letter noted no response would be interpreted as a positive response. The matter will be discussed with Commissioner Sims before proceeding as that area is his precinct. Hugh Walker will represent Bryan on a planning group for the 2002 Historic Preservation Conference. J. Schultz reported that "Heart of the Valley" would be produced three nights beginning February 18, 2000. She also reported a quote form a local printer of $10,000 to pring 50,000 copies of the Brazos County brochure. A printing needs to be done soon as the supply is virtually exhausted. B. Page reported on some recent research in gathering information on African Americans in Brazos County and indicated he would share appropriate information with BCHC member Beverly Nutall who is working on a marker application for the Allen Chapel AME Church. A letter drafted by Page and C. Schultz for submission to the Eagle regarding the importance of considering historic preservation in decision making was discussed and approved. The letter will go out immediately to be published before the May 1 election in College Station. C. Schultz reported that he had received a phone call from the Texas State Historical Commission reporting that BCHC will receive the Distinguished Service Award for 1998. C. Schultz and J. Schultz were elected delegates to the 1999 Historic Preservation conference in Austin April 29-May 1. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. L , Charles R. Schultz, Acting Secretary From: "Beth Leschper" < bleschpe @stephenville.kl2.tx.us> To: L1B .GWIA( "cjbatchelor @yahoo.com ") Date: Fri, May 7, 1999 10:55 am Subject: historic guide 7 May 1999 Colleen Batchelor Brazos Heritage Society Dear Colleen: Thank you for contacting me about working on a reprint of the Historic Brazos County brochure for the Brazos Heritage Society. I *ve visited with two printers about reprinting your brochure. As you may recall, the last version was printed on a web press because of the great cost savings. We were using a half -web press at Zachry Printing in Abilene. If my memory is correct, the cost was about half what it would have been as a sheet -fed job. Sprint Press in Fort Worth provided these ESTIMATES based on the same specifications as the existing brochure. The other printer in Stephenville had prices that were higher than these (50,000 sheet -fed at $8,350, as a comparison to the prices listed below). Sprint is a huge printing plant with about a dozen large presses. They did big -run, four- or more -color work for me while I was at Tarleton. I can recommend them highly, but also understand that the Society will want to use a local vendor if possible. Two options are listed below: Option I is the same size as the current brochure. Option II is 1/3 greater -- adding an additional section of 6 panels. Both will still fold down to the existing size for use in a display rack or to fit in a #10 business envelope. This was the only option to increase the size due to maximum -size restrictions on a full -size web press. You *11 notice some changes, however, in price comparisons. Because Sprint uses a full -size web Ciry press, the Option I sheet -fed prices are LESS than the web prices, until the quantity reaches 75,000, when the web price is better. Here is the reason: web presses are made for large - piece, large -run jobs. In the smaller quantities, we would lose the efficiency of size of a web, AND we would not meet the *minimum* quantity of paper and the cost reflects an up- charge price from the paper manufacturer (think of a *broken carton* paper price from an office supply store -- you *re buying only what you need, so the cost per ream increases, although overall expenditure is less than buying the full carton). In Option II, the prices reflect more of the cost savings that one would expect from going to a web press, although there is not as wide a disparity in the prices as we previously found. Because Sprint does such a large volume their prices are lower than ANY I *ve found, not just in this north - central part of Texas. Sprint has beat out at least 6 other vendors every time they bid on a job for me. (At Tarleton I had to use at least three women/minority owned businesses for bids, and threw in the other three or four printers I used on a regular basis. Only one time did one of the minority owned businesses win a bid against Sprint; that Houston -based printer had a new estimator on the job and made a $2,000 mistake by not including some charges -- which was the only way they *beat* the Sprint price.) Option I -- Same Size as Existing Brochure (20 -3/4* x 17 *) Sheet -Fed 50,000 $6,855 (.137 each) 75,000 $9,879 (.131 each) Web -Press 50,000 $7,763 (.155 each) 75,000 $9,109 (.121 each) Option II -- Large Brochure with Extra Panels (20 -3/4* x 25 -1/2 *) This would add significantly to the size of the brochure, providing ample room for additions and enlarging existing maps and /or type size of copy. This would also allow us to add more photos which we did not have room for in the original. t ior (I would imagine that a lot of the audience interested in this brochure would be part of our *aging* population -- like me! I *m much more sensitive to using larger type than I was 10 years ago!) Sheet -Fed 50,000 $11,188 (.223 each) 75,000 $16,354 (.218 each) Web -Press 50,000 $9,066 (.181 each) 75,000 $12,699 (.169 each) We would need to have an account set up with the printer to bill the Society directly; I do not add a 15 percent surcharge to printing as do many advertising agencies. In addition to printing costs, the following would need to be added to this job to cover my fees. Since the original job was done over five years ago, negatives are no longer on file with Zachry Printing. The original art would have been delivered to Bryan with the completed job. I would need to have that sent to me. Also, technology has changed dramatically in the last five years. I would most likely scan the existing maps to create computer - generated art and make any modifications on Macintosh using Pagemaker 6.0 and Photoshop 4.0; all camera -ready art (except photos, which would be used for placement only) would be computer - generated. Leschper Option I: Design and production to camera -ready and oversee printing of a Guide to Historic Brazos Valley. Copy changes will be provided by Society (if possible by computer disk or email) using existing brochure as a base. This option would include using existing computer files of the brochure; the old files would need to be upgraded. Old copy could be deleted, new copy could be added. Copy changes would be minimal, as there would not be room for major additions. Fee: $750. Leschper Option II: Design and production to camera -ready and oversee printing of a Guide to Historic Brazos Valley. Copy changes will be provided by Society (if possible by computer disk or email) using existing brochure as a base. This option would include using existing computer files of the brochure; the old files would be upgraded. Copy changes and layout will be MAJOR since this size will add about 33 percent to the existing brochure. Fee: $1350. Please call me if you have any questions. It appears we have sold our house and will be moving to Amarillo over Memorial Weekend. For the next two weeks I can still be reached during the day at 254/968 -7990 (8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and at home 254/965 -3433. The last week in May I will be at home overseeing packing and loading! After May 29, I can be reached in Amarillo at 806/353 -7952. Our whole family will be *out* from June 3 -14 and unavailable. This email address will continue to be good until I notify you otherwise. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to help the Brazos Heritage Society with this brochure. Beth Leschper 1221 Prairie Wind Stephenville, Texas 76401 254/965 -3433 after May 29: 6214 Camden Lane Amarillo, Texas 79109 806/353 -7952 L L Draft letter of College Station Historic Preservation Committee. April 6, 1999 The Eagle P O Box 3000 Bryan, TX 77805 -3000 k or One of the issues that voters will make a decision on during the May 1 election is the Munson Avenue issue. In order to make a well informed decision, voters need to be provided with information on all aspects of the issue. One aspect that needs to be considered is the historical nature of the "Eastgate" Neighborhood, of which Munson Avenue is a part, and the historical aspects of Munson Avenue itself Eastgate was one of the earliest College Station neighborhoods, and there are seven homes on Munson Avenue that have College Station historical plaques. In addition to these homes, there are a number of other homes on the street that have historical significance. Homes are designated as historical by the city's Historic Preservation Committee based upon age, architectural significance, or the contributions of their residents to the city or to the area's history. The Eastgate area was home to many distinguished early residents whose contributions to College Station were immeasurable. Actions such as widening Munson Avenue can have a detrimental effect on the preservation of these homes and the neighborhood itself. The city of College Station and its citizens need to protect historic neighborhoods. Progress and expansion of a city is natural and necessary for the economic health of an area, however, respect for history and the past should not be neglected in this expansion. Cities which have wonderful historic districts, such as New Orleans, Vicksburg, and Williamsburg, made the commitments early in their development to preserve their heritage. College Station, which is relatively youthful as a city, has the opportunity to make the same commitment. The Historic Preservation Committee of College Station, therefore, urges voters to consider the impacts of actions regarding Munson Avenue as it pertains to the preservation of the history of College Station when they cast their ballots. L L 04 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 GOODE STREET COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840 MEMORANDUM To: Brazos County Historical Commission members From: Charles R. Schultz, Chair t Subject: September meeting site Date: September 3, 1999 Because of the extra security at the courthouse caused by trial currently being held there, we will not be to meet at our usual meeting place. Paul vanRiper has kindly invited us to meet at his house at 713 East 30th Street in Bryan. Hopefully the trial will be over by the time we meet in October. — t! - L ±r`o i(e =9 4 47 ) 6 � � a�� /,3 T (Mr�� CV/ 11 $regwe t c,Ture. raro.S Co; 6 - / lgqi — r--A.os' Co. ill tta.42.604t. —TA/Al-444 Cid/ 10' Cps, — • // • 26 -- I> el, rif,W 4,eld Y. • a • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 • 409 - 862 -1555 September, 1999 Meeting Agenda The September, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, September 13, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the May, 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business i A. Brazos County marker replacement /B. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning rep rt /C. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application,._ R . 4_4 --D. Boonville Road marking E. Brazos County Historical Brochure _ ( ,,‘, /G.5. ye/6►,a ,t/e5 5. New Business -A. Archaeology Committee Report -- 1 . Education Committee Report Historical Markers & Research Committee Report - EECorrespondence of the Chair /K. New Business G. Distinguished Service Award program H. Budget for 1999 -2000 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: October 11, and November 8 6 Y BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, May 10, 1999 The fifth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called L to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m., May 10, 1999 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Page, Gerling, Lynch, Mayo, Batchelor, Sharp, Van Riper, and J. Schultz. Ms. Kellie Gerling was a guest. The minutes for April 12, 1999 were approved subject to correction of the fifth sentence of the third paragraph to read as follows: "As a result of that Cr conversation she feels that we should proceed with our proposal to host that meeting in Bryan/College Station." Under unfinished business, Batchelor reported that Commissioner Sims would support purchase of a new Brazos County marker, for possible placement on the Courthouse lawn. There was nothing new about hosting a preservation conference in 2002. The Chair said that the Texas Historical Commission would not move on considering the LaSalle Hotel until the windows were in. After a map presentation by Batchelor, followed by extensive discussion, it was agreed that we should pursue the renaming of highway 158 east of the Bypass to Route 30 and such other portions of Highway 30 to the Navasota River as Commissioner Sims would support. Following receipt of a 2 -page cost estimating letter to Batchelor from Beth Leschper (distributed to members), previous editor of the Historic Brazos County Brochure, and after considerable discussion, it was agreed to cooperate with the Brazos Heritage Society - -with J. IL Schultz representing both - -in development of a new and expanded brochure costing up to perhaps $15,000 and with a press run of 100,000. It was the sense of the meeting that this Commission would arrange a contribution and that such would be sought from the two cities, the Chamber of Commerce, the Arts Council and the Heritage Society as soon as possible. Under new business, Lynch accepted leadership of the Archaeology Committee and said that planning was underway for an October event. J. Schultz reported for Hiler that a field trip was under consideration, as well as a revision of the seminar for teachers. For the Markers and Research Committee Page reported on development of several research files about African American affairs and distributed copies of some files. Gerling reported that St. Mary's Catholic Church was interested in a marker. He said also that the interurban marker was not missing; he was asked to report this to the College Station police. Others reported work on a draft proposal for St. Joseph's Hospital and on researching the Welborn Cemetery. The chair reported that we had again received - -the fifth year in a row - -the Distinguished Service Award for 1998. There were congratulations all round, and especially to the Chair. The meeting ended with a report by J. Schultz on her attendance at the historical Preservation Conference this spring. She strongly recommended this as a useful experience. The meeting then adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary L BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 October, 1999 Meeting Agenda The October, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, October 11, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA . Call to order by the Chair ✓2. Introduction of Guests V3. Approval of the minutes of the September, 1999 meeting lbw 4. Unfinished Business ✓A. Brazos County marker replacement B. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning report ✓C. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application -'D. Boonville Road marking ✓E. Brazos County Historical Brochure 5. New Business A. Consideration of the marker application for Wellborn Cemetery /B. Archaeology Committee Report -- Ti, ✓ Education Committee Report Historical Markers & Research Committee Report �E. Correspondence of the Chair VF. Other New Business G. Distinguished Service Awaicl program /H. Budget for 1999 -2000 6. ( Qe 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: November 8 Brazos County Historical Commission Minutes, September 13, 1999 The sixth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:15 p.m., September 13, 1999 at the home of Paul Van Riper, 713 East 30 Street, Bryan, Texas. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Mayo, Opersteny, Hiler, Lynch, Peattie, Gerling, Page, Batchelor, and J. Schultz. Kellie Gerling was a guest. The minutes of May 10, 1999 were approved subject to changing the word "not" in the eighth line form C ry the bottom to "now." Under unfinished business there was a discussion of the replacement of the missing Interurban Railway marker in College Station; a replacement would be requested. Replacement costs for the Brazos County marker were approved by the County Commissioners, Batchelor reported; she would check with Commissioner Sims as to details and Chair Schultz would coordinate with the State Historical Commission. The chair said there was nothing new about the 2002 Preservation Conferencj(e. He said that the marker proposal for the LaSalle Hotel continued to wait on window replacement. On the Boonville Road name change Batchelor reported that Commissioner Sims felt there might be no problem with the proposal up to route 30; but beyond that was still a question. The Chair reported that the county had no money for a new edition of the county historical brochure. J. Schultz said that both cities were contributing $5,000 each, with the Arts Council contributing $1,000. We are still waiting to hear form the Chamber of Commerce. Page said that he would help with the editing. Under new business Archaeology Committee Chair Lynch said that the wood in the old Terrell Plantation boat had been stabilized; the hardware was now installed in a good case inside the natural history museum. Jesse Youens, grandson of the builder, has been helpful, contributing photos. Lynch the brought forward a letter request from David L. Carlson, President of the Trustees of the Brazos County Natural History Museum for $1,000 to help support "a Texas Heritage Fair" on Oct. 10, 1999, in recognition of this year's Archaeology Awareness Month. After a discussion of budget potential, not yet certain, Van Riper moved that $500 be appropriated for this purpose, subject to confirmation by the Chair as to available funds. This was seconded and approved. Education Chair Hiler reported that the request for a National Register marker for Old City Hall had been tentatively turned down by the State Historical Commission, subject to submission of additional information. This is being prepared, she said. Van Riper moved that the Commission contribute a letter to the State Historical Commission in C ry support of the Old City Hall marker proposal. This was seconded and approved. Hiler reported development of a Web site on historical buildings and sites, hosted by the Bryan ISD. The teachers' workshop was not being continued, but, instead, there had been developed by a group of teachers and others a kind of new text for guiding study of the historical areas of Bryan. This met TAAS requirements and could be used for a week's C ry to a year's study. Page said there was nothing new from the Historical Markers and research Committee. Under correspondence, the Chair said that Boykin had resigned because of health and was suggesting Patrick Gendron as a successor. Page moved that Gendron's name be submitted to the Commissioners Court for consideration as a replacement Commission member. This was seconded and approved. Peattie said that the new IL Harvey Mitchell School would be dedicated Sept. 26. The Masons have made two copies of their picture of Mitchell, one for the school and the other for the Carnegie Library. Mayo said that there were problems with the old cedar tree at the courthouse, and possible foresters were suggested. He also hoped for seedlings to continue the line. Hiler called attention to a letter to the Eagle editor about a possible federal tax abatement of some costs pertaining to restoration of private homes, and moved that the Commission prepare a letter to Congress in support of the proposal. This was seconded and approved, with Hiler to prepare a draft for the Chair. The Chair distributed copies of a marker proposal for the Welborn Cemetery, which would be reviewed at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary cre L L • Brazos County Historical Commission 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 November 23, 1999 • Normally I would not communicate with you until just before our January meeting, but I have received two communications in the last couple of days that I thought you would want to know about now rather than waiting until early January. • I have received word from the Texas Historical Commission that the 2000 annual historical preservation conference will be held at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio May 4- 6. For those of you who might not be familiar with it, the Gunter Hotel is downtown quite close to the Alamo and is an old historic hotel with a somewhat modern addition. Teddy Roosevelt recruited some of his 1898 Roughriders in the bar of the Gunter. I have also received a letter from the THC reporting that the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley and the City of Bryan have withdrawn the application for National Register designation for Old City Hall. The City of Bryan formally objected to the nomination in a letter to the THC on November 12, 1999. Perhaps someone on the BCHC can fill us in with more information in January. • • • • • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 November, 1999 Meeting Agenda The November, 1999 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will 410 be held on Monday, November 8, 1999 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the October, 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Wellborn Cemetery Marker Application C. Brazos County marker replacement D. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning report E. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application F. Boonville Road marking G. Brazos County Historical Brochure 5. New Business A. Bethel Cemetery Application B. Archaeology Committee Report C. Education Committee Report D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report E. Correspondence of the Chair F. Other New Business G. Distinguished Service Award program H. Budget for 1999 -2000 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: All dates 2000, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, September 11, October 9, and November 13 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION. • Minutes, October-11, 1999 The seventh regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in 1999 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:10 p.m., October 11, 1999 in the County Commissioners'meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Gendron; Page, Parrott, Peattie, Mayo, Gerling, Lynch, and J. Schultz. Mary Dinsmore and Terri Olexey were guests. The minutes for Sept. 1 3, 1999 were approved subject to several typographical corrections. 411. Under unfinished business the Chair reported that the commissioners had appropriated $4,000 for a new Brazos County marker and approved its location on the courthouse lawn. Commissioner Sims said that the granite purchase did not require an advertised bid. A rededication is planned. There is nothing new about the LaSalle Hotel marker, the 2002 Preservation Conference, or about the Boonville Road marking. J. Schultz reported that a designer had asked for $1,000 to fully redo the county historical brochure. She expected to bring back a formal proposal, including a cost estimate, before long. Under new business the proposal for a Wellborn Cemetery marker (previously distributed) was considered. It was the sense of the meeting that the data were excellent but that the proposal needed to be reorganized to center fully on the cemetery itself. Dinsmore and Olexy were encouraged to submit a second draft. Lynch reported that the Brazos County Natural History Museum's Texas Heritage Fair on Oct. 10, 1999 had been a success, with more than 500 persons attending. There was no report on education. For the Markers and Research Committee Page reported on several activities. He distributed a sheet listing historical events in Millican between 1821 and 1887 and said that he had gathered some 200 pages of information on what was once a sizeable town. There are plans to open an Afro - American Heritage Museum in the county. A non - profit corporation is being formed, with Mell Pruitt as chair, with a board of eight. The museum will house its collection - -based on that of the Pruitts and other - -in a rented house, while a series of travelling exhibits is created. Page also told the Commission that he had developed a major bibliography on College Station history. Mayo reported no new developments about the courthouse cedars. The chair introduced new member Patrick Gendron. The chair said that we had been given a budget of $6,600, following a request for $8,100. This includes the $4,000 for a new county marker. He said that he would be out of town on Nov. 8, the date of the next meeting,and would so advise the Vice Chair. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ef u (- 2e)4/\ Paul P. Van Riper Secretary BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 • January 2000 Meeting Agenda Y 9 9 The January 2000 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, January 10, 2000 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. O Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Wellborn Cemetery marker application B. Bethel Cemetery marker application C. Brazos County marker replacement D. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning report E. LaSalle Hotel marker application F. Brazos County Historical Brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee Report B. Education Committee Report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. Correspondence of the Chair E. Other New Business F. Distinguished Service Award program 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: All dates 2000, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, September 11, October 9, and November 13 Ch/Id @ ?rev a e dI u t BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION • Minutes, January 10, 2000 The first regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p., January k10, 2000 in the • County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Page, Lynch, Hiler, Batchelor, Peattie, J. Schultz, Mayo and Gerling. The minutes for November 8, 1999 were approved subject to the correction of "Sonny" Nash to "Sunny" and the correction of "webside" to "website," • both in the last main paragraph. The Chair said there was nothing new on the Wellborn Cemetery marker application. Mayo reported that granite from Marble Falls was approved by the state for replacement of the Brazos County marker, and that he has met with the quarry owner. He was waiting for final details and an estimate. There followed a discussion of the Marker text. It was the sense of the meeting that a modification of Mayo's proposed text (distributed) was the preferred text for submission to Austin. The Chair said there was nothing new about the 2002 conference or the LaSalle Hotel marker. Batchelor reported that the further marking of the Boonville Road was pending. J. Schultz said the county historical brochure was well under way. Publishing • bids were being sought; meanwhile possible content additions or corrections were to be reported to Page. Good photos were also being sought. Under new business, the Chair said there was no further word about the Bethel Cemetery application. Lynch reported the receipt of an enormous fossil tree by the Natrual History Museum. For Education, Hiler said that the posting of information on the Heritage Society's website was nearly complete and that reception was greatly expanding, as were the materials displayed.* Research chair Page said that the Carnegie has a new Sanborn map and that John Adams is nearing completion of a history of the TAMU corps. J. Schultz announced a meeting of the Heritage Society museum group on Jan. 23, with the society's annual meeting on Feb. 27. The Chair requested exhibit and other materials to go into the Distinguished Service Award application. He reported • budget approval for $2,000 plus a special grant of $4,000 for the Brazos County replacement marker. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary • * Website is: http: // sneak .dhs.org /bryan_site /index.htm • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION v 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 409 - 862 -1555 January 2000 Meeting Agenda The January 2000 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, January 10, 2000 in the County Commissioner's room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26th Street entrance, turn right between two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room, which is on the left. Parking is available on 26th Street and in the lot across 26th Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November 1999 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Wellborn Cemetery Marker Application C. Brazos County marker replacement D. 2002 Texas Historic Preservation Conference planning report E. LaSalle Hotel Marker Application F. Boonville Road marking � G. Brazos County Historical Brochure — �- ,!* cio Z 5. New Business A. Bethel Cemetery Application B. Archaeology Committee Report Education Committee Report — – c'� � D. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report _ �` E. Correspondence of the Chair F. Other New Business Z00S G. Distinguished Service Award program 2 H. Budget for 1999 -2000 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: All dates 2000, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, September 11, October 9, and November 13 p0 � t Q)Ajj — d�a o- • Texts for Brazos County Markers Below is the text that was used on the original Brazos County Marker in 1936 BRAZOS COUNTY A PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AUSTIN, 1828, MUNICIPALITY OF WASHINGTON, DECEMBER, 1837, CREATED AS NAVASOTA COUNT, JANUARY 30, 1841, NAME CHANGED • TO BRAZOS, JANUARY 28, 1842. ORGANIZED AS BRAZOS COUNTY, FEBRUARY 6, 1843. FIRST RAILROAD REACHED MILLICAN IN 1860 COUNTY SEAT, BOONVILLE, 1841-1866 BRYAN, SINCE [1.7 mi. S Bryan, State Hy 6] Text below is from the 1966 replacement marker • BRAZOS COUNTY CREATED FROM ROBERTSON AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN 1841. FIRST CALLED NAVASOTA, CHANGED 1842 TO BRAZOS AFTER TWO RIVERS ON COUNTY'S BOUNDARIES. ORGANIZED IN 1843, WITH BOONEVILLE AS COUNTY SEAT; BRYAN COUNTY SEAT SINCE 1866. AREA ORIGINALLY INCLUDED IN STEPHEN F. AUSTIN'S SECOND COLONY, 1828. BECAME A PART OF THE WASHINGTON MUNICIPALITY, 1837, UNDER THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT. • FIRST RAILROAD REACHED MILLICAN IN 1860. A & M UNIVERSITY OPENED, 1876. ECONOMY BASED ON AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACRIVITIES. • (1966) Note: I have spaced both of these texts exactly as they were on the copies provided to me by the Texas Historical Commission. We need to decide which Text we prefer for the new replacement and to be sure whatever we decide is without errors. c • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 March 2000 Meeting Agenda The March meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, March 13, 2000 in the County Commissioners' room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26 street entrance, pass through the security check point, turn right • between the two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room on the left. Parking is available on 26 Street and in the lot across 26 street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the Chair 2. Introduction of Guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the January 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Wellborn Cemetery marker application B. Bethel Cemetery marker application c. Brazos County marker replacement D. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference E. LaSalle Hotel marker application F. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee report D. Correspondence of the Chair E. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: April 10, May 8, September 11, October 9, and November 13 L illy 4 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION • Minutes, Feb. 14, 2000 The second regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commissiorn in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :05 p.m., February 14, 2000 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Sharp, Hiler, Peattie, Lynch, Van Riper, J. Schultz, Mayo, Gerling, Batchelor, and Opersteny. The minutes for Ianuary 10, 2000 were approved. The Chair said that there was nothing new concerning the Wellborn Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery and LaSalle Hotel markers or the 2002 Historic Preservation Conference. Mayo reported that he was still waiting satisfactory quotes on the cost of a replacement Brazos County Marker. It was the sense of the meeting that "Robertson County" was appropriate in the inscription. J. Schultz said that she had a bid of $12,310 from the Insite Co., for 50,000 copies of a new historical brochure, and including storage. Send copy suggestions to Page as soon as possible. She will draft a letter for the Chair to send the County Commissioners, requesting up to $2,000 in aid of the project. Gerling said that a replacement for the stolen Interurban marker was on order; Under new business, Lynch, chair of the Archaeology Committee, said that IL a new archaeological and ethnographic ex:ttbit would open soon at the Natural History Museum. Reporting for the Education Committee, Hiler explained a quilt being developed for the Children's Museum - -10 inch squares would each contain a child's handprint and other identification: These can be purchased for $10 a square. The Quilting Guild will put the quilt together for exhibit in the Museum. She passed around copies of a study guide titled "Historical Downtown Bryan: Tracks to the Past," developed for Bryan ISD teachers. A related website has been developed: www.ci.bryanisd.ord /bhs. She said that finally the city and the Museum had reached a satisfaotory memo of understanding, and that the Museum would reapply for a state historic marker. Reporting for the Markers and Research Committee, Page said that Lyman Hardoman, of a local family, was working on the story of the first twenty-five years of social history at TAMU. The Chair said that he had no correspondence to report. J. Schultz said that a small exhibit of local historical materials was being prepared to exhibit in the foyer of the theater during presentations of the forthcoming musical, "Heart of the Valley." She also said that plans were underway for the small space to be devoted to heritage matters in the '`►' Old City Hall. It was proposed to call this space a "Heritage Center. "' Van Riper said that he had given a photo of a portrait of Dr. J.P. Mitchell, first physician in the county, to Dr. Frank Anderson who was preparing a history of local medicine. He said that he was giving the portrait to Peattie, who is a close relative; she accepted. The Chair distributed the annual report, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary;. BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICLA COMMISSION • 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 April 2000 Meeting Agenda The April meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, April 10, 2000 in the County Commissioners' room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26 Street entrance, pass through the security check point, turn right between the two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room on the left. Parking is available on 26 Street and the lot across 26 Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the March 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business .'A. Wellborn Cemetery marker application AB. Bethel Cemetery marker application if C. Brazos County marker replacement 'D. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference ✓E. LaSalle Hotel marker application ✓F. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business / A. Archaeology Committee report J �, // I ✓B. Education Committee report — . . ' o • /C. Historical Markers & Research Commi tee Keport ti D. Marker Application for The High Prairie Place � E. Correspondence of the chair F. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: May 8, September 11, October 9, and November 13 c BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICLA COMMISSION Minutes, March 13, 2000 The third regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission of 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m. March 13, 2000 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, H. Mayo, B. Page, P. Gendron, R. Peattie, and D. Baum. Guests were John Mayo and Molly Hitchcock. The minutes of the February 14 meeting were approved as corrected. Bill Page was added to those present at the meeting. In the last paragraph lines 6 and 7, "Mitchell, the first physician" was changed to "Mitchell, one of the first physicians." There was some discussion about the restoration of the portrait of J. P. Mitchell. Suggestions were made for sources of fund to cover the cost of the restoration and possible people to undertake the restoration. C. Schultz reported having heard from the person working of the revision of the Wellborn Cemetery marker application. Hopefully it will be ready for consideration in April. He has also communicated with the person who prepared the application for Bethel Cemetery and indicated that suggestions for revision were given to the parties who attended the meeting when the original application was discussed. (hor H. Mayo reported he is waiting for a quote on the cost of the marble for the replacement marker for Brazos County. C. Schultz will order the bronze seal and text plate to be shipped to him. B. Page is continuing to work on the revision and updating of the text for the Brazos County historical brochure and is still interested in hearing form individuals who have corrections and suggestions to make. Page also noted that 2001 is the 125 anniversary of Texas A &M University, that an 1870's issue of the Bryan Appeal had been found by the Carnegie Library. He also reported on the progress on the African American Heritage Museum including a grant of $1500 from the city of Bryan and mentioned other donations for purchase of land on which to build a museum. C. Schultz reported on a letter from Mayor Lonnie Stabler inviting the BCHC to have a representative at a meeting on April 6 to address the Bryan City Council on the mission and programs of the BCHC. He also indicated that the Texas Historical Commission requested that every county contribute one photograph for a scrapbook of Texas to be prepared for the 2000 meeting in San Antonio. It was agreed that Brazos "` - County would submit a photograph of the newly renovated Carnegie Library. P. fir` Gendron agreed to work with Librarian Clara Mounce in securing and submitting a photograph by the April 15 deadline. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Henry Mayo and Charles Schultz, acting secretaries BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICLA COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 May 2000 Meeting Agenda The May meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, May 8, 2000 in the County Commissioners' room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26 Street entrance, pass through the security check point, turn right between the two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room on the left. Parking is available on 26 Street and the lot across 26 Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the April 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. Correspondence of the chair E. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: September 11, October 9, and November 13 L L BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, Apr. 10, 2000 The fourth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :05 p.m., April 10, 2000 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Gendron, J. Schulte, Parrott, Lynch, Opersteny, Hiler, Van Riper, Batchelor, Mayo, Gerling and Peattie. Jock Peters, representing the National Railroad Historical Society locally; Dan Williams, author of a marker proposal for High Prairie Place; and Peter Hitchcock, Nautical Archaeologist, were guests. The minutes for March 13, 2000 were approved subject to correction of the spelling of "historical" in the heading. By consent the Chair brought forward the marker proposal for The High Prairie Place. In the discussion it was viewed as interesting and important, but needing footnotes; desirability of a family tree was suggested. The Chaim agreed to meet with Mr. Williams about the draft. Under unfinished business the Chair reported that another relative was working on the Wellborn Cemetery application, and that he had a communication about the Bethel Cemetery marker. Mayo reported a quote of $2,640 by the Dietz Memorial Co. in Waco, for the Brazos County marker replacement; there would be $375 more required for the seal and textual plate. It was the sense of the meeting that it would be desirable to plan the dedication for July 4, and notify everyone accordingly. The Chair had no new word on the 2002 historical conference, or about the LaSalle Hotel marker. J. Schultz said that funding was covered for a new historical brochure, with a picture per page, and with a target date in the summer. Gendrom said that he got a good picture of the Carnegie Library for the State Historical Commission. Under new business, Schultz reviewed a proposal by the promotional video firm Frame by Frane to undertake a two hour video about Bryan, accompanied by a book and a series of short videos about special local subjects. Total costs were estimated at $250,000 and there is hope that local governments will pro- vide base or seed money, with additions by corporations, etc. The ultimate beneficiary would be the Heritage Society: It was the sense of the meeting to encourage the endeavor strongly. For archaeology Lynch reported plans for a much expanded folk heritage day next fall. For education, Hiler reported a local house tour in late April for a special group; she also noted that the Children's Museum hoped to • have the deed to the Old City Hall in a month and had reached $600,000 toward a goal of $2.5 million. Under a markers report, Parrott suggested going after more businesses who might qualify for a markers By consent, Gerling and either Schultz who could.go'were designated delegates to the 2000 historical conference. There followed a brief discussion of budgetary matters. J. Schultz moved that the budget situation be considered at the May meeting. This was seconded and approved. BCHC Minutes, Apr. 10, p. 2 Under miscellaneous business, the Chair said that the Mayor of Bryan had invited representatives of this Commission and of the Heritage Society to a meeting on April 6 at the Neal Recreation Center to talk informally about the future of downtown Bryan. Hiler reported a website for local historical informations www.ci.bryanisd.org /bhs. Jock Peters, representing the Texas Eagle Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society, was recognized and spoke briefly about plans for exhibits and a possible museum. The Chair distributed copies of our annual report to some who as yet had not received it. The meeting closed with a brief discussion of the interest of a fraternity in the Astin house on 26th Street in Bryan. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Vcttteachv-- Paul P. Van Riper Secretary P.S. Later we were advised that the annual report had again won a prize. BRAZOS COUNTY HISOTRICAL COMMISSION (6., 1200 GOODE STREET COLLEGE STATION, TX77840 April 13, 2000 BCHC Members I am sending you this extra message because I did not want to wait until the May meeting to share this information with you. 4.,„ I have received a copy of the text for the Brazos County marker from the Texas Histor Commission. It is exactly as we approved it at our January 2000 meeting. I will sign it as OK and return it to Cynthia Beeman today. Cynthia did indicate in an e- mail message that the foundry had informed her that the text we wanted will fit onto the standard size bronze text plate but the letters will be slightly smaller than usual. In another later e -mail message Cynthia said that she though July 4`" would be OK for the dedication of the replacement marker although she hesitated to make specific promises for the foundry. With that thought in mind, please be thinking between now and the May meeting what sort of ceremony you want to have for this dedication. I believe we ought to involve Judge Jones and as many of the commissioners as we can. Are there other people to include? Do we want someone special to speak? What time of the afternoon will be best considering what else will be going on in Bryan and elsewhere on that day? II/ Yesterday I received a letter from Frances Rickard of the Texas Historical Commission congratulating Brazos County for fulfilling all the requirements to receive the Distinguished Service Award for 1999. Thank all of you for you work towards this project. I will look forward to seeing all of you on May 8. 0 Ill • Ill BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICLA COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 September 2000 Meeting Agenda The September meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, September 11, 2000 in the County Commissioners' room at 7:00 p.m. Enter the courthouse from the 26 Street entrance, pass through the security check point, turn right between the two sets of doors and proceed down the hall to the meeting room on the left. Parking is available on 26 Street and the lot across 26 Street. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the May 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. Correspondence of the chair E. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: October 9, and November 13 L L L • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COM1ISSION Minutes, May 8, 2000 The fifth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :15 p.m. May 8, 2000 in the County Commissioners''meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Sharp, Page, Baum, Mayo, Batchelor, J. Schultz, and Gendron. Jock Peters and Jennifer Ulrich were guests. The minutes for April 10, 2000 were approved subject to correcting the name of the Promotional video firm to "Frame by Frame." The Chair introduced Ms. Ulrich as a representative of the "hew" Carnegie Library, who distributed a copy of the Library's first newsletter and answered questions. The library is especially geneaological, but also much interested in new "old" materials. Under unfinished business it was agreed to go ahead and plan on July 4 for the dedication of the replacement Brazos County marker, hoping that the foundry work would be done by then. There was a long discussion of the brochure as to textual emphasis. Page distributed textual materials which members are to critique and return to Page. Bill's site is: bpage@lib /gw.tamu.edu . As for the Welborn Cemetery and The High Prairie Place marker texts, it was agreed that all would read the distributed drafts and return comments to the Chair, who was then to proceed as he saw fit without any necessary referral back to our committee members. 4 ' There was little new business except to note that the Van Riper house was on tour April 28, under Education Chair Hiler's auspices. The Chair advised members that he was looking for new names to propose for committee membership. The Chair said he expected that we would have some money left by fall, which could be considered then. J. Schultz is still looking for more support for the video film project, though considerable appears to be on the way. Martin's Barbeque has been contacted about a possible business marker, but no response. The meeting adjourned at 8 :35 p.m. alt Paul P. Van Riper Secretary: { BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 October 2000 Meeting Agenda • Please note new meeting place! The October meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, October 9, 2000 in the Parlor Room of the LaSalle Hotel at 7:00 p.m. Enter the lobby and find the room. Parking is available on the streets around the hotel and in a lighted and patrolled lot behind the Howell Brothers Store across the street from the LaSalle Hotel. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the September 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement E. Bryan- College Interurban Railway replacement marker F. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference G. LaSalle Hotel marker application H. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. Correspondence of the chair E. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: and November 13 • • BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION • Minutes, September 11, 2000 The sixth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :00 p.m., September 11, 2000 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Sharp, Peattie, Baum, Batchelor, Opersteny, Parrott, and Lynch. Jock Peters was a guest. The minutes for May 8, 2000 were approved. Under unfinished business, the Chair said he had sent in the High Prairie Place marker application and had been notified that it was 30th on the Texas State Commission's list for consideration. He has had word that the Welborn Cemetery marker application has been received in Austin. There is nothing further on the Bethel Cemetery application. Schultz said that we are still waiting for the Brazos County marker replacement. The County Com- missioners have recommended the marker be placed between the two courthouse flagpoles, with the dedication next January on the 160th anniversary of the founding of the county. We have been advised, reported the Chair, that we are among several locations being considered for the 2002 historical preser- vation conference. The Chair said that the LaSalle Hotel was officially open, but that there was no new word on any marker application. There is also nothing further on the county historical brochure in progress. Bachelor reported that there seemed to be a question of jurisdication about extending the Boonville Road designation further. Under new business, Lynch reported that a second Heritage Fair, to celebrate the Texas Heritage Archeology Month,was set for October 8. He formally requested a grant of 1l,000 from this Commission in support of the program. Sharp moved that the 11,000 be granted to the sponsor,_the Brazos County Natur&Litory_Museum._ This was seconded and approved. Lynch said that a Western Heritage Day would be held on Nov. 18. There was no report for the education committee. There was no formal markers' committee report but there were brief references to the possibility of markers for a Cook's Point Black School, the Masonic Building, and The Eagle. Under correspondence, the Chair said he had received a questionnaire from the State Historical Commission about old school houses and local historical museums. He reported a marker application request by Bea Uvacek on behalf of the Girl Scouts. He concluded by saying that the State Commission had developed a list -serve for communications with and among specified representatives of local historical commissions. Bachelor moved that any further funds left in the Commission budget be allocated to the Brazos Heritage Society for the promotion of heritage education, heritage activities to promote tourism, and the new heritage museum space. This was seconded and approved, with the anticipated amount being around $600. The meeting concluded with a brief discussion of the old painting of Jefferson Paley Mitchell,one of the county's first medical doctors. It was felt that the avail - able estimate for renovation was too costly. There being no further business, lbw the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Cita° (1a-a \12- et Paul P. Van Riper, Sec etary N � BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 November 2000 Meeting Agenda The October meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, November 12, 2000 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26 Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26 Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the September 2000 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement E. Bryan- College Interurban Railway replacement marker F. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference G. LaSalle Hotel marker application H. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. 2001 -2002 recommended members of BCHC E. Correspondence of the chair F. Other New Business 6. Adjournment Future meeting dates: No meetings until second Monday of January 2001 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, October 9, 2000 The seventh regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :10 p.m. in the parlor room of the LaSalle Hotel, 120 Main St., Bryan, Texas. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Page, Baum, Peattie, Sharp, Mayo, Lynch, Batchelor, Gerling, Gendron,,and J. Schultz. Morgan Hill was a guest, who also hosted a reception before the meeting and a tour of the hotel afterward. The minutes for Sept. 11, 2000 were approved. Under unfinished business, there was nothing further about the High Prairie Place marker, the Bethel Cemetery marker, or the 2002 Historical Pres- ervation Conference. The Chair reported that, while the Welborn Cemetery marker had been approved, the precise nature of the marker was not settled. Mayo said that the Brazos County replacement marker was waiting for its stone base; it was agreed he would check with the County Commissioners about a possible dedi- cation date. Gerling said that the Interurban marker is approved and will be shipped in four to six weeks. The Chair described additional items the Austin Commission was requesting to support the LaSalle Hotel marker appli- cation and said that they were being prepared. Page said that he would have the text for a new county historical brochure to J. Schultz in a week or so. Under new business, Lynch said that the Oct. 8 Big Event (archaeology) went quite well. There was no report from the Education Page reported extensive research into Millican family records and made available a large notebook full of notes; the Millican city records are still missing. In the ensuing discussion there was reference to an Indian uprising in the county. Page said that this was not the usual uprising, but cane in connection with the visit of Buffalo Bill's show to Bryan in the late nineteenth century. Apparently, a band of students tried to get in free and some Indians from the show drove them off. J. Schultz said that the major film project was still looking for a major sponsor to break the ice. Meantime, there is a video on historical tourism available - -with a 20 minute running time. Baum said that he was concerned about no action on the Patronella marker, now stored somewhere in College Station. It was the sense of the meeting that our commission should be concerned also, even though the marker is a private rather than state marker. Baum and Gerling were to check the marker text and condition. Baum also em- phasized the availability of our web site. Van Riper reported that he had been informed over the telephone to Austin, thIt the Texas Commission's magazine, The Medallion was now free. The address is: The Medallion, Texas Historical Com- mission, P.O. Box 12276, Austin, TX 78711 -2276; the Commission's telephone number is 512/463 -6100; web site is www.the.state.tx.us. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., following by a tour of the hotel. Hill was congratulated on his efforts. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary: • • Brazoz County Historical Commission 1999 -2000 Members Interested in Reappointment Baum, Dr. Dale, 1605Wolf Pen Court, College Station, TX, 77840 -3169, 979 - 693 -0307, d -baum @tamu.edu Batchelor, Mrs. Colleen J., 614 East 29 Street, Bryan, TX, 979 - 322 -6500, j cbatchelor @yahoo.com Gendron, Mr. Patrick, P 0 Box 6561, Bryan, TX 979 - 775 -9500, gendron @tca.net Gerling, Mr. David, P 0 Box 9960, College Station, TX 77842, w 979 - 764 -3730, h 979- 1701, Dgerling @ci .college - station.tx.us Lynch, Mr.Thomas F, Brazos Valley Museum, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802, w. 776 -2195 Mayo, Mr. Henry, 3370 Gandy Road, College Station, TX 77845, 979 - 693 -5818, Hpmayo @juno.com Page, Mr. William R, 208 Dellwood, College Station, Bryan, TX, 77801, Bpage @lib- gw.tamu. eud Peattie, Mrs. Ruth W., 712 Chevy Chase, Bryan 77802, 979 - 775 -4192, RWPeattie @aol.com Schultz, Mrs. Julie, 5533 Somerford, Bryan, TX 77802, 979 -774 04079 Julieschultz @earthlink. me Van Riper, Dr. Paul, 713 East 30 Street, Bryan, TX 77803, 979 - 822 -2982 Suggested New Members Hitchcock, Mrs. Molly, 707 San Pedro, Apt. 1, College Station, TX 77845, w 979 - 764 -3576, h 979 - 693 -9819, mhitchcock @ci.college - station.tx.us Peters, Mr. Jock, 3601Oak Ridge Drive, College Station, TX 77802, 979 - 260 -2584 (lior L ` OF . TONY JONES RANDY SIMS Precinct Brazos County Commissioners Court Precinct 361 -4106 361 -4105 ALVIN W. JONES WM. S. THORNTON County Judge CAREY CAULEY, JR. Precinct 2 (979) 361 -4102 Precinct 4 C 361-4115 361 -4111 December 22, 2000 Mr. David Gerling P. 0. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 C w Dear Mr. Gerling: I am pleased to advise you that the Commissioners Court voted unanimously to appoint you to serve a two -year term (2001 -2002) on the Brazos County Historical Commission. You will be contacted in the immediate future by Dr. Charles Schultz relative to the January meeting. We appreciate your interest in and your commitment to preserving the history of our community. Sincerely, a 61: it ye - /d, Alvin W. Jones County Judge (iv Brazos County Courthouse • 300 East 26th St. • Suite 114 • Bryan, Texas 77803 -5327 • Fax: (979) 823 -6993 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 January 2001 Meeting Agenda The January 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held o nIonday, January 8, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26 Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26 Street from the courthouse. gro MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Election of officers for 2001 -2002 4. Approval of the minutes of the November 2001 meeting 5. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement Cry E. Bryan- College Interurban Railway replacement marker F. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference G. LaSalle Hotel marker application H. Brazos County historical brochure 6. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers & Research Committee Report D. Dedication of Brazos County Marker replacement E. Correspondence of the chair F. Other New Business 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: February 12, March 12 (subject to change depending upon date for A &M Spring Break), April 9, May 14, September 10, October 8, and November 12 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION' Minutes, Nbvember 13, 2000 The eighth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2000 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :05 p.m., November 13, in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, Texas. Present were C. Schultz, Lynch, Page, Opersteny, Batchelor, J. Schultz, Cbndron; Mayo, and Van Riper. Jock Peters, president of the local chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, was a guest. The minutes for Oct`. 9 were approved subject correcting the web site of the Texas Historical Com- mission to :, www.thc.state.tx.us. Under unfinished business, the Chair said that information the State had requested about the High Prairie Place had been collected and would soon be forwarded. He said that the Welborn Cemetery marker had been approved, but that there was nothing new about the Bethel Cemetery marker. Mayo reported that the Brazos County replacement marker stone was about ready and it would soon be delivered, and.probably= placed': in front of the courthouse with other markers. The Chair said that the replacement Interurban Trolley marker would soon be shipped. He said that he was told the location of the 2002 State Historical Conference would be decided in January, and that he had sent in additional information in support of our application. He also has met with Morgan Hill about additional information about the reconstruction of the LaSalle Hotel. J. Schultz then distributed copies of the text for the new historical brochure for members_to critique. - Under new business Archaeology Committee chair Lynch - submitteda. report- .___ concerning the Texas Heritage Fair of Oct. 8, operated under the auspices of the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (Attachment no. 1). There was no report from the Education Committee. On - behalf of the Markers and Research Committee Page offered a resolution-in support of a new facility to house the collection of the local African American Heritage Society,. After discussion, Van Riper moved adoptionrof the resolution; it was seconded and approved as attached (Attachment no. 2). There followed a discussion of new commission members. J. Schultz then invited a discussion of possible uses of the small space allocated to the Heritage Society in the new Children's Museum. Peters asked about the proposed Visitors' Center being developed in the "Hoppess Block" near downtown Bryan. Page and others discussed the desirability of preparing a list of the heritage groups in the county, and said that he would start collecting information. Opersteny called attention to the long history - -since well before 1933, when the company moved to Bryan from Caldwell - -of the Bryan Sheet Metal Works and said that she would look into available data and records. The meeting then adjourned at 8s30 p.m. C:470;)/10.1t See also -- Paul P. Van Riper Attachments 1 and 2 Secretary Attachment no. 1 (minutes of Nov. 13, 2000 p. 1 of 2 pages Report to Brazos County Historical Commission and the Texas Historical Commission IL TEXAS HERITAGE FAIR: ARCHEOLOGY & ETHNIC TRADITION IN BRAZOS COUNTY BRAZOS VALLEY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, BRYAN, TEXAS October 8, 2000 A scheduled component of the 2000 Statewide Texas Archeological Awareness Month Program A grant from the Brazos County Historical Commission ($1,000, check 6040928) was received by the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History to assist in presenting a heritage fair in Bryan/College Station on October 8, 2000, from 12:00 until 5:30 PM. This constituted matching funds for the Texas Preservation Trust Fund Grant of $1000 (TPTFgrant 00- 028 -D -0, not yet paid). The fair, entitled "Texas Heritage Fair: Archeology and Ethnic Tradition in Brazos County," emphasized prehistoric and historic folk life in the Post Oak Savannah, an ecological region that centers on the Brazos River Valley in the Bryan/College Station area and extends from the piney woods of east Texas to the south Texas plains. Archeological and historical exhibits, demonstrations, and other activities highlighted archeological methods and encouraged preservation of Texas' archeological resources. The Heritage Fair celebrated the culture and history of past and present inhabitants of the area. Native American, Italian American, Hispanic, and Anglo- American cultures were especially well represented. (A selection of Sunny Nash's historic photographs of early black and Hispanic residents will be exhibited later.) Denise Deluke, Patrick Gendron, Rosemary Boykin and several other Sicilian American citizens made an especially effective presentation of the Sicilian and general Italian heritage. They used freshly made food, song, old photographs, written history, clothing, and even an old pasta - making machine to recreate the atmosphere and folklore of the past. The Museum's resources on Indian and Anglo history and prehistory were made available, as well as displays of crafts, tools, and utensils. Texas A &M anthropologists showed and interpreted half a dozen archaeological movies in the library. Mr. Bill Dickins, an expert and archaeologically correct flint - knapper demonstrated stone -tool making and conducted a clinic in the methods of replication and "living prehistory." Foul weather prevented the spear throwing and hide- working clinics that were to be held outside, but funds provided by Wells Fargo Bank allowed the Museum to rent from the Amon Carter Museum an exhibit of photographs of Anglo, • Tejano and Black cowboys, taken by Erwin Smith between 1905 and 1912. Dr. Paul VanRiper loaned us his mounted collection of early barbed wire types. The Texas Historical Commission granted the Museum $1,000 for this event, under the condition that it be matched 3 to 1 from other sources. The Museum received a grant of $1,000 • from the County Historical Commission as part of this obligation. The County funds were used, as in 1999, to provide free admission to County residents. In consideration that the usual admission fee is $3.50 -$5.00 /person, and that at least 300 visitors participated despite the cold and rainy weather, we feel that this money was well spent. Wells Fargo Bank gave the Museum $5,000 as exclusive sponsor of the photographic exhibit and a related event on November 18. Of this amount, $1,000 is credited here for the actual cost of the Amon Carter exhibit. The amount for outbound shipping is not yet known. In short, both the fiduciary and educational expectations of the Texas and Brazos County Historical Commissions appear to have been well met. I attach a list of expenses incurred: Atchnent no. 2, p. 2 C oy Expenses for Texas Heritage Fair: Archeology and ethnic Traditions in Brazos County, Sunday, October 8, 2000 ADVERTISEMENT: Eagle Ads (x2) $330.00 Lir EXHIBIT: Imagining the Open Range: Erwin E. Smith, Cowboy Photographer $1,000.00 SUPPLIES: Hobby Lobby (boards for cave art) 5.97 Archaeology movies (15.95x4) 63.80 Total Supplies $69.77 $69.77 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Howell Service Corporation (cleaning) 119.50 (%2 of $239.00) Postage 33.00 PROJECT SPECIFIC STAFF: Salaries for Oct. 8 M. Stachowicz 4 hours @ $6.00= $24.00 +benefits of $9.00= $33.00 N. Maldonado 4 hours @ $7.73= $30.92 +benefits of 11.60= $42.52 Total $75.52 thr Mileage for Oct. 8 M. Stachowicz 16 miles @ $0.33 = $5.28 N. Maldonado 2 miles @ $0.33 = $0.66 T. Lynch .7 miles @ $0.33 = $4.53 Total $10.47 PREPARATION TIME SALARIES: T. Lynch $978.20 N. Maldonado $255.88 Total $1,234.08 Total Extraordinary Administrative Expenses $1,472.57 SPECIAL MUSEUM OPENING & SPACE RENTAL FEE: $1,000.00 (Reimbursed by Brazos County Historical Commission) Total Expenses: $3,872.34 This report respectfully submitted by L Thomas F. Lynch Director, Brazos Valley Museum L 2 • Attachment no. 2 (minutes of Nov. 13, 2000) Whereas, African Americans have played key roles in the development of Brazos County from the 1820s to the present, and Whereas, the African American national Heritage Society of Brazos County has amassed a significant collection of books and artifacts, and Whereas, that Society has used those books and artifacts in numerous displays in previous years, and Whereas, that Society continues to foster the study of African American history by allowing researchers access to those collections, and Whereas, efforts of that Society are hampered by the lack of adequate facilities to house and display these collections, therefore be it now Resolved, that the Brazos County Historical Commission endorses efforts of the African American National Heritage Society of Brazos County in acquiring land and facilities to continue its work and encourages the cities of Bryan and College Station and other public and private group as well as individuals to assist the Society in achieving its goal of a facility in which to make its holdings available in appropriate surroundings. * * * * * * * * * * * * ** (Iv African American National Heritage Society 804 Waco Bryan, TX 77803 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION `... 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 February 2001 Meeting Agenda The February 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, February 12, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26 Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26 Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Brazos County marker replacement E. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker ® F. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference G. LaSalle Hotel marker application H. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Committee membership B. Archaeology Committee report C. Education Committee report D. Historical Markers and Research Committee report E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: March 19 (changed from 2' Monday because of A &M and public schools Spring Break), April 9, May 14, September 10, October 8, and November 12 1 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, January 8, 2001 The first regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Com- mission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7 :00 p.m., January 8, 2001, in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, Texas. Present were C. Schultz, Lynch, Howard, Van Riper, Page, Opersteny, Batchelor, Mayo, Peattie, Sharp, Parrott, and J. Schultz. Will Howard, a member of the Harris County Historical Commission, was a guest. The Chair asked the Secretary to preside over the election of a Chair for the next two years. J. Schultz nominated t hr, C. Schultz. Parrott moved that nominations be closed and C. Schultz elected by acclamation. This was seconded and approved. C. Schultz reclaimed the chair and called for nominations for Secretary. Batchelor nominated Van Riper. Parrott moved that nominations be closed and Van Riper elected by acclamation. This was seconded and approved. The Chair called for nominations for Vice Chair. Oper- steny nominated J. Schultz and Lynch nominated Mayo. There being no further nominations the Chair called for a vote. J. Schultz receiving a majority, she was declared elected. The minutes for the Nov. 13, 2000 meeting were approved. This was followed by a brief discussion of possible additional new mem- bers and assorted corrections to addresses, etc. on a recently dio- tributed membership list. Under unfinished business, the Chair said that he a -.d Page had forwarded additions and corrections to the High Prairie Place proposal now at Austin, plus photos and maps. There was nothing new on the Welborn Cemetery and Bethel Cemetery proposals. Mayo reported that the Brazos County replacement marker was now in place before the courthouse, and awaiting a dedication. With commissioner approval, this was scheduled for Jan. 30, around 10:00 a.m., to co- incide with the 160th anniversary of the founding of the county. There was some discussion of a possible program. The interurban replacement marker has arrived and will be ptt back in place. The Chair said there was nothing new about our hosting the 2002 his- torical preservation conference. He said that further photos and (. , descriptions of the renovation of the LaSalle Hotel had been sent to Austin. Page said that he was sending out a last call for ad- ditions and corrections to the new historical brochure. Oppersteny added information about bottomland and river significance. Under new business, there were no archaeology or education reports. For the Markers and Research Committee Page distributed sets of notes on early school histories, and he noted that many old records (some dating to the 1870s) were being transferred from the bus barn to the Carnegie Library. He -ad also developed a list of 35 historical and /or heritage groups. Hist. Com., Jan., p. 2 Parrott initiated a discussion of a possible Darker for the downtown barber shop and its long time shoeshine business, both housed in the historic Masonic Lodge. A question arose about whether our Commission would pay any of the costs of a marker for the group. separately or collectively. Batchelor asked that pro- vision be made on the next meeting agenda for a discussion of pos- sible guidelines for Commission support, and it was the sense of the meeting that this be done. Under correspondence, the Chair said that he had a request from Pat Hiler for a contribution by the Commission to the restor- ation of the Old City Hall as a home for the Children's Museum. After some discussion, J. Schultz moved that the Commission con- tribute $500 toward the restoration of the Old City Hall and the provision within the Children's Museum of a headquarters for the Heritage Society. The mostion was seconded and approved. The Chair said that the March meeting date was moved from the 12th to t -ze 19th because of conflict with the TAMU spring vacation. The meeting adjourned at 8 :20 p.m. • icta Paul P. Van Riper Secretary • • 411 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION tow Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 March 2001 Meeting Agenda The March 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, March 19, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26 Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26 Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the February 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan- College Interurban Railway replacement marker E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Discussion of tourism attractions in the county B. Election of Delegates to 2001 Texas Historical Preservation Conference C. Selection of Chairs of committees D. Archaeology Committee report E. Education Committee report F. Historical Markers and Research Committee report G. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: April 9, May 14, September 10, October 8 g P � Y , P , and November 12 L Division 82 Leave Notification Spring Break 2001 "EXIT" Teen Center The Exit Teen Center will be closed, and Shannon and his entire staff will be off from 3/11/01 through 3/18/01. He will be in town most of that time and checking in periodically for messages and to turn in time sheets and deposits. He can be reach by e- mail or pager #696 -9249 (3047). Conference Center The Conference Center through Larry Thedford will have air duct cleaning during spring break. Therefore, the Conference Center Staff will work out of the Annex, taking telephone calls, walk -in customers and paperwork. Grace will work Mon. Mar. 12, Tues. Mar. 13 and 8 -12 noon on Wed. Mar. 14. Nita will work 12 -5 p.m. on Wed. Mar. 14, Thurs. Mar. 15 and Fri. Mar. 16. Amador will work Mon. Mar. 12, Tues. March 13 and Wed, March Mar. 14. Aquatics will be working the entire week at the pool. Vera can be reached at pager # 228 -3084. She will also have Shannon's city radio, but due to the noise levels at the pool, this will be the least effective way to contact her. Pager is always best. Xtra Education Dana & Jenny will both be in town, but not at work. Dana will be checking messages throughout the week. Pager # 228 -1138 Lincoln Center Lance - Will be off Monday, he will be around the rest of the week. Best method to contact him will be by pager 696 -9249 (3054). Niecey - Will be off Thursday. Neal - Will be off Friday. David Gerling will be gone Saturday 6AM, 10 March, through Friday 11 PM, 16 March. I will be checking my voice messages at least once a day. I will have my cell phone (777 -2411) with me, but not answering it during the daylight hours. c • Official Texas Historical Markers in Brazos County Chronological C 1. Brazos County (1936, 1966, and 2000) Original marker seems to have been on Texas Avenue near intersection with Coulter Street, but it seems to have disappeared by 1966. The exact original location of the 1966 marker is unknown, but it might have been at a small park on highway 6 north of Bryan. It apparently was removed when highway 6 was widened several years ago and has never been found. The 2000 replacement marker is located on courthouse grounds near the flag poles on 26 Street in Bryan on January 30, 2001 on 160 anniversary of the establishing of Brazos County. 2. Albert Gallatin (1936), 12 miles NW on FM 974 to Tabor, 3 miles NW to Bickham Cemetery, Bryan 3. Site of the Town of Boonville (1936), 3 miles E on FM 158, Bryan L 4. Millican, C.S.A. (1962), 16 miles S of Brazos County courthouse at intersection of FM 2154 and FM 159 5. Harvey Mitchell (1965), Brazos County courthouse grounds, Bryan 6. Brazos County Confederate Commissioners Court, 1861 -1865, (1965), Brazos County courthouse grounds, Bryan 7. William Joel Bryan (1965), Brazos County courthouse grounds, Bryan 8. First Baptist Church (1966), 27th & Washington Street, Bryan 9. Carnegie Public Library (1969), 111 S. Main Street, Bryan 10. Brazos River (1969), FM 60 six miles W of College Station 11. El Camino Real (1968 in state records but marker shows 1973), SH 21 8 miles SW of Bryan near intersection of FM 50 12. Robert Henry (March 7, 1801 - October 29, 1865) (1970), Old Rye Field Cemetery, El Camino Real, 4.75 miles NW of Brazos County courthouse. Travel SW on OSR, right on Mumford Road, left on Rye Loop. First gate on right after the intersection of Rye Loop and Allen. Walk through two gates to tree line. Large cemetery on right and on the left is a smaller cemetery with a chain link t o, fence. Robert Henry's gravesite is located in a corner of the cemetery. 13. First Presbyterian Church (1970), Carter Creek Parkway and Gordon Streets, Bryan for 14. Site of Odd Fellows University and Orphans Home (1972), 26th and Preston Streets, Bryan 15. First Public School in Bryan (1973), 1200 Baker Street, Bryan Now 16. Alexander Cemetery (1974), 9 miles N off FM 946. Turn right on Colette Lane and right again on FM 2223 or OSR. Turn left to Benchley 17. Black Education in Bryan (1975), E. 20th Street, between Houston & Preston Streets, Bryan 18. First Methodist Church of Bryan (Formerly Methodist Episcopal Church, South located at 506 E 28th Street.) (1976), 27th and Houston Street, Bryan 19. Texas A &M University (1978 in State records but marker shows 1979), Texas A &M Campus near East entrance from Texas Avenue or SH 6, College Station 20. Allen Academy (1978), 22nd Street at Ursuline Avenue (Now site of Women's Federal Prison), Bryan. Second marker dedicated at the academy's new site on FM 158 on May 21, 1998. 21. Astin -Porter House (1980), 600 E 29th Street, Bryan 22. E. J. Jenkins House (1982), 607 E 27th Street, Bryan 23. Waldrop House (1983), 615 E 29th Street, Bryan 24. Wilkerson House (1983), 614 E 29th Street, Bryan 25. Wesa Weddington (1983), Boonville Cemetery, 3 miles E on FM 158, Bryan 26. Richard Carter Homesite (1984), Richard Carter Park, Brazoswood Drive and west frontage road of SH 6 bypass (Earl Rudder Freeway), College Station 27. McMichael - Wilson House (1985), 712 E 30th Street, Bryan 28. Eugene Edge Home (1984), 508 E 30th Street, Bryan 29. Moravian (Czech) Cemetery, (1986), Copperfield Addition in field at end of alley between 5909 and 5913 Knightsbridge Street, Bryan (Gate access in locked and area posted.) 30. Early Texas A &M Campus Housing (1986), Texas A &M University campus, Throckmorton Street, College Station 31. The Woman's Club (1989), 1200 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan 32. A &M College Consolidated Rural School (1990), 2118 Welsh Street, College Station 33. Edge House (1991), 609 S Ennis, Bryan 34. Shiloh Community (1991), 2604 Texas Avenue, College Station Cemetery, College Station 35. Rock Prairie School & Church (1992), 105 Rock Prairie Road, College Station 36. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (1992), 26th & Parker Streets, Bryan 37. Steele's Store Community (1992), 10 miles SW of Bryan on FM 50, 2.4 miles from SH 21 and FM 50 intersection 38. Charlie Eric Jenkins (1993), Bryan City Cemetery, 1111 N Texas, Bryan 39. Texas A &M University Corps of Cadets (1993), Texas A &M University campus, Sanders Corps Center, Throckmorton Street, College Station 40. College Station Railroad Depots (1994), Texas A &M University campus, 200 feet NE of the intersection of Welborn Road (FM 2154) and Old Main Drive, College Station 41. St. Joseph School (1994), 109 N Preston, Bryan 42. Bryan - College Interurban Railway (1994), 400 Block College Main, College Station 43. Cavitt House (1995), 713 E 30th Street, Bryan 44. Wixon Cemetery (1995), FM 2776 .3 mile from SH 21, 7 miles NE from Brazos County courthouse 45. African American Education in Colllege Station, (1997) site of Lincoln School at the intersection of Holleman and Eleanor Streets 46. First National Bank of Bryan (1997), 2807 South Texas Avenue 47. St. Joseph Catholic Church (1997) 600 East 26th Street, Bryan 48. Rev. James Wilson (1998) New Church Cemetery, Macey Road, Edge Community State Marker approved but never purchased Bryan City Cemetery Pending Markers Wellborn Cemetery High Prairie Place (Land granted to W. T. Millican by Sam Houston) Completed but not submitted First Radio Broadcast of Football Game (TAMU v UT in College Station) Brazos County Historical and Heritage Groups Second Rough Draft: 12 February 2001 Send corrections or additions to: Bill Page 208 Dellwood St. Bryan, Texas 77801 bpage@lib-gw.tamu.edu African American National Heritage Society Ms. Mell Pruitt 804 Waco Bryan, TX 77803 American Legion Post 159 L.G. Crum, Commander 3900 Golden Tr. College Station, TX 77840 (979) 776 -8768 American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary #159 Barbara Charanza, President 12958 E. S.H. 21 IL Bryan, TX 77808 H (979) S89 -3238 W (979) 693 -2828 Brazos County Historical Conmission Charles Schultz, President 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 H (979) 696 -8483 W (979) 845 -1885 Brazos Genealogical Association P.O. Box 5493 Bryan, Texas 77805 -5493 http://www2.txcyber.com/--bga/ Brazos Heritage Society P.O. Box 1776 Bryan, Texas 77806 Brazos Valley Art League Sherry Killingsworth • 3232 Briarcrest Drive Cy Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 778 -1253 Brazos Valley Arts Council Breaux Daniel, President L 310 University Dr. East College Station, TX 77840 W (979) 268 -2787 http://acbv.org/mainsite.html Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest Drive (979) 776 -2195 http: //bvmuseum.myriad.net/ Bryan Historic Landmark Commission Bryan, Texas Bryan Main Street Program Elizabeth Miller, Project Manager 300 S. Texas Avenue Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 821 -3409 Bryan Planning Dept. Downtown Project Planner Bryan, Texas Beth F. Wilson (979) 209 -5171 Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley History 111 S. Main St., Bryan, Texas (979) 209 -5630 The Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley 202 S. Bryan Avenue, Bryan, Texas (979) 779 -5437 C ., College Station Historic Preservation Committee PO Box 9960 College Station, Tx 77842 -9960 Colonial Dames XVII Century, John Person Chapter Mrs. Charles W. Geelan, President P.O. Box 355 Normangee, TX 77871 -0355 (979) 396 -5102 Cushing Library Texas A &M University College Station, Texas (979) 845 -1951 Czech Heritage Society: Brazos Valley Chapter Lou Jaeske, President Daughters of the American Colonists: The Governors Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution: La Villita Chapter Mary Cooper, Regent 740 Garden Acres Blvd. Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846 - 8278 Daughters of the American Revolution: William Scott Chapter Mrs. Marshall C. Peters, Regent 1207 Brook Hollow Bryan, TX 77802 -1112 (979) 822 -2568 Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Robert Henry Chapter Nadine Billingsley, President 706 Pershing College Station, TX 77840 Family History Library Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints 2500 Barak Lane, Bryan, Texas •.r/ (979) 846 -3516 Forsyth Gallery Memorial Student Center, Texas A &M University College Station, Texas (979) 845 -9251 George Bush Library 1000 E. George Bush Drive College Station, Texas National Railway Historical Society: Texas Eagle Chapter H. B. (Tex) Owens http: / /www.txeg.org/ National Soujourners Old Main Society Texas A &M University College Station, Texas inactive ? Polish Club Frank "Sonny" Sikorski, President Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center Texas A &M University College Station, Texas http://corps.tamu.edu/corpscenter/default.asp Sons of Confederate Veterans Sul Ross Camp 1457 Ray James, Commander "James, Ray" <RayJ @civilmail.tamu.edu> Sons of the American Revolution: Independence Chapter David Strawn, President David Strawn <davids@tca.net> Sons of the Republic of Texas: William Joel Bryan Chapter Elton Lacey, President lacey@tca.net 4058 Deerfield College Station, TX 77845 (11, (979) 774 -7065 Texas Research Ramblers Mary Collie Cooper 740 Garden Acres (r- Bryan, TX 77802 -4005 (979) 846 -8278 United Daughters of the Confederacy: L.S. Ross Chapter 100 Bryan, Texas United States Daughters of 1812: Stephen Williams Chapter Mary Cooper, President 740 Garden Acres Blvd. Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846 - 8278 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Brazos County Post 4692 John Edward Velasquez, Post Commander P.O. 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GRIFFIS SMITH � \ t I • ourney back to the beginnings of "Texas organ and line plantation homes were 'built by cotton' (luring lied settlement —in 1821—when the first of Texas' plantation era, and these planters looked conii- I Stephen 1•.: \ustin's "Old 300 colonists slepixxxl off (tenth forevard to a great cotton future.•' i the schooner Lieciv at the mouth of the Brazos River" \lost of Austin's "Old :;IIO" received a league 11,128 I The colonists- -some of whom were the younger sons acres), or a league plus a labor (4,605 acres). of land, 1 of Southern planters who sought fertile farmland to call j for which they were to pay 12.5 cents per acre. \lore f 1 their own — brought along strong cultural ties to the Old settlers soon arrived, and they, too, bought land. It 1 South. From Ole 1820s to the 1830x, they laid claim to j took years of work during the 1820s. •30s, and 'Ills I some of the richest hoot in "texas —the coastal plains to develop these wilderness tracts into productive i 1 and the blackland prairies of the Brazos River valley— enterprises. I I uxl soon adopted the Old South's plantation system. Slaves formed the backbone of these enterprises. I To provide his colony with a central lifeline, Austin and their numbers grew as cotton cultivation expand- s had chosen Ole Brazos as the natural transportation ed. At the time of the Revolution in 1836, Texas had III I waterway for the new frontier. Named Brazos de Dios j so :;,(N)0 slaves. 111 18iU, the state counted none than `s ("anus of god ") by the Spanish, this important water- 58,000 slaves, and by 1860. that number had grown to t course became the !Weans for Texas settler migra- 182,566 slaves, owned by 21,878 slavehulde•rs. Of 1liese, 1 11(111, the n10Ve111e•nt of supplies, and the• linking of fewer than 10 percent, 01 2,163 slaveowners, had 20 I 1 inland agriculture eeilh coastal markets. or more slaves (the number lake to indicate planter •'Many people s,•eiI to think that the cotton planta status), and i•1 individuals owned more than 10(1 • lions. which started on the East Coast and spread slaves each. # 1 westward, sloptx•rl short at th "Texas border," says Because of such assets and the fact that much of Stan I<tthani, museum director 01 the plantation -era their food was g on the plantations. the planters I 1 Earle-Harrison !louse in Waco. "But many fortunes i lived better than other t)eople of their day. A lost of t he i / • 1FACING PAGEI The Varner -Hogg Plantation house, named for its first and last owners, was built by its second owner, Columbus Patton, in the 1830s. Santa Anna was held here for a short time after the Battle of San Jacinto. IABOVEI The Browning Plantation is in Chappell Hill, a town once known as the "Athens of Texas" for its institutions of higher learning. The Browning, built in 1857, offers bed -and- breakfast accommodations . February 20XX) 35 *' i, states 2 ( N10 -plus plan- 1 , . r , _ ., � ' tn 1111 ` c _ [„b prod..., a Ste. mixture of cotton, . ` sugarcane, rice. corn." ` r t '' f '- ( ii s� cattle, and hogs. Half 1 I'. 1 t. of them raised shecy. ' , f , J "' `h y r, _ ` r; . y q .1.� :, and more than three- a , A " by ; -4: • C ' fourths grew sweet F l . , _ r' • `,I potatoes. A few of the ` ti ' � Ai I „ ` +`�f §, 1 s.y - wsvi. planters managed t0 - F :. *.A,. , :A. r,. ` i b amass homesteads of �. 1 10.000 to 5().000 acres. + :.�� -. ;t The planters tended to \,` ti > y �: ' • be commercial, polio � s ' `$ cal, and civic leaders -' .. ;,..:6.17.7""?.. e � Y w' , f , � • of their communities, ' , . , , : If ` R iitgir v ' : ' and their influence, in The detached kitchen of the Earle- Harrison House in Waco contains cooking implements that once belonged to Governor Many cases, could be Pat Neff. the pitcher and goblets at right were fashioned from silver coins that physician Baylis Wood Earle refused to ac- felt statewide. With cept as payment for his services. achievement of pros- perity, it didn't take long for their desire for comfort and . Characteristic Greek Revival features— simple, yet bold and prestige to spark a construction boom of large manor homes. I grand — included a columned porch, classical moldings. s'r "As the number of cotton and sugar plantations in Texas metrical arrangement of rooms on either side of a central hal:. grew, so did the ability of the planters to live more luxuriously." and uniform alignment of windows on either side of the main writes Elizabeth Silverthorne in her book Plantation kite in entrance. Echoing another Old South tradition. elaborate and III Texas. "More boats coming to haul away the plantation produce classically designed gardens often graced the grounds. meant that those boats could bring lumber, factory made hhough large plantations thrived in the Old South for well 1 bricks, marble, carriages, furniture, and all sorts of material over 100 years, "texas' period of prosperous plantations (level- comforts. Stores began to cater to the lifestyles that the oiled late and thus gave rise to fewer luxurious homes that' planters families were beginning to live.' other states. Even so, several hundred such mansions ' +e: Many early -Texas planters chose to build their homes in ! constructed in the central, east, and southeast regions of the Greek Revival architectural style, first seen in the East in Texas during the 1840s and 1850s. By the early 20th Century, the 1820s. "The Greek Revival became almost the symbol of almost all of those on the Mums frontier were gone, devastat- the Old South," writes Blake Alexander in his book Texas ed by fires. hurricanes, post -Civil \Var economics. or neglect. Homes of the Nineteenth Century. "With the introduction of Only a few remain today, most of them private residences this style [in Texas] it was clear that civilization had caught However, the following homes in the Brazos River Valley opt - up with the frontier." I their doors to the public. providing a genuine taste of thi important Texas era. OLD K I N G COTTON ) i � 1, r _ ._ 1 � a lit soul . e�t1.� I n the days of hand- picked cotton, a field laborer typi- 1 , W Ac0 cally picked 200 to 30O pounds a day: a cotton wagon, which carted the raw bolls to the gin, held about (, Instructed Oct �i�' –c 1 at the edge of the Texas frontier in 18: 4 . ii • 1,500 pounds. After the cotton was ginned to elan it 1 glorious, white Greek Revival mansion with its nine tu'k - and remove the seeds, that wagon load of cotton p ro- (ring Doric columns showcases t he relined tastes of its duced one finished bale, which weighed 400 to 600 p owners, physician Baylis Wood Earle and his 'vile, Eli za pounds. (Seeds, plant material, and dirt accounted for f [unison Earle. The Earl's moved to the fertile Brazos Valle some two - thirds of the weight of the unginned cotton.) from a prosperous cotton plantation in Mississippi. dreaming (1 At one bale per acre —a common rule of thumb for establishing a new cotton empire in Texas. kir early cotton production —texas plantations produced The bona's temple like facade rose imposingly amidst tlr from 400 to more than 1,(x[0 ginned bales of cotton primitive log cabins of the Waco prairie. The meticulousl■ (luting each autumn harvest. built mansion is believed to have been cow-Mau by a i Galveston shipwright who designed it in a fascinating way: Ity ,(, "I e'.ras Iligf ' 1 was one of the finest of its day in Texas and among the first of ID s. 4 the full- columned homes in the state. , i 4 Before the home was completed, though, Dr. Earle died. j Some 13 years later, in 1872, Eliza sold the estate to her broth- er, General Thomas Harrison, who had served with distinction as a Confederate officer. A lawyer by training, Harrison be- came a judge after the war. a • � 4 I The home changed hands many times in later years. By i. 1 19 67, it was in shambles and scheduled for demolition when a i local philanthrophist, Mrs. Nell Pape, and her close friend r 11111111, 1 Lavonia "Bobbie" Jenkins Barnes rescued it and moved it to its ' t` _ E ' inIIIIInniliilllin _ —:_ti____ II 1.L_ . -- current location. Lavonia, already well known for her restora i 1, . or ,,, .- tion of several historic homes in the area, had long admired the x . ; � �s F_ r - , Earle- Harrison House, and the G.H. Pape Foundation, which ,_ ms '' , Nell had established to honor her late husband, international 1 i cotton magnate Gus Pape, provided the financial resources for { its restoration. At the same time, Nell's love of gardening inspired the decision to establish the five -acre grounds as the lush Pape Botanical Gardens, a project that continues to develop. The Earle Harrison House and Pape Botanical Gardens ' operates today as a house museum and garden. Visitors marvel at the home's features, which include tall plantation , 1 5 i windows that roll up into the walls to provide ventilation and €. ample access to the veranda. Noteworthy among the deco- rative artworks throughout the house is an Earle family heir - I loom pitcher and goblet set fashioned from silver coins Dr. • Earle refused to accept from a friend in payment for medical • 4 ! i services. The large detached kitchen (a working kitchen today) displays a collection of tableware and cooking implements that i once belonged to Texas governor Pat M. Neff. Within the gardens, quiet pathways lead to plantings of annual } '' i y and perennial foliage. Visitors find ever-changing color, beauti ful magnolia trees, a double gazebo, and a romantic, 75 foot l w t esplanade cascading wi fragrant, multicolored roses. 4 i ! ' : . Tarauvv-5-Cox WEST COLUMBIA i 4 1 I ' 1 n a beautiful grove of oaks, magnolias, and pecans stands I` the impressive Varner Hogg Plantation house, a stately s ,._ AM ''t home built in the 1830s by Columbus Patton, a Kentuck- ian. Patton presided for many years over the 4,500 -acre sug- i - ` _ _ arcane plantation, located on the old Martin Varner league, III The tall front windows of the Earle- Harrison House open onto the porch. one of the first grants in Austin's "Old 300" colony. The A common feature In antebellum mansions, the opened windows proved acreage included a large sugar - processing house with double especially accommodating for the broad hoop skirts worn by women of sets of kettles, slave cabins built of brick, a thoroughbred race - the period. track and stable, and fine surrounding gardens. Though the home sustained great damage in the hurri- means of a two -story "hinge," discovered during restoration in cane of 1900, Texas Governor James S. Hogg bought the plan- 1' -'. - 70, the home was eventually to have been expanded to tation the following year for a country home and retreat. twice its size by allowing an exterior wall to swing outward. Before his death (in 1906), Hogg encouraged his children This would have completed the traditional symmetrical Greek to search for oil under the old sugarcane fields, and in Revival style. Even as a "half" structure, however, the mansion 1917, drilling brought in the area's huge Columbia Oil Field. February 2000 37 • r (iiii14,i • �. ., A Y 5 ► � . .i ,� ;F y i. � a An extensive remodeling of the home by Hogg's children in , .4. A '• • f i , �� d! �� th e 1920s altered the original Greek Revival structure to Colonial 41/1 � '��.�` ' ;_/ ( ' add ° Revival style. Other changes included the creation of a new ` � � V , ' } , ' , " , kitchen, an expansion of the dining room, and the addition of a six - �' ' ni • . • ` -'• , p , column "Southern colonial" porch at the relocated front entrance. ., •- . '> .� a; i - , % , • ,t The gallery verandas at the rear of the house, which faces Varner ;' ; , Creek, remain true to the original style. • 0 ,,, ' )% . •, _ � . 4 . 4' N, s . A ' 1 1 , The governor's daughter, renowned philanthropist Ima • `''' • ' '�" d' - . 5 " \ {` Hogg, donated the reconditioned house and 66 acres to the `-=4 4 • ? ), ... ? ; ` . ` c state's park system in 1958 to establish Varner-Hogg k r ' n , ; 4 , t • ' Plantation State Historical Park. The donation included period ry 1 ;�„�.� 4 ! < e "l - '� ' : china and kitchen implements, some of Ima's fine collection of • s j . S +•k- Empire and Rococo Revival furnishings, and other elegant 111, M ' '' l• examples of the decorative arts from Texas' colonial period. ; ; A 1 :. t c _ i,e n,dM J t;a tta ti..,„ i' y j P.>b _________ 7. =..... _ HEMPSTEAD i , r ared Groce, who came to Texas in 1821, was destined to - become one of the most respected landowners of Austin's i 1 "Old 300." Groce, his family, and servants arrived with a j t � : ;_I : - caravan of 50 covered wagons, thoroughbred horses, an exten- sive trail of livestock, and many pontoons for ferrying their household goods across rivers along the way. Groce estab- lished Bernardo Plantation on 10 Leagues of land. In 1825, he • built the first cotton gin in Texas. Philanthropist Ima Hogg, daughter of Governor James Hogg, furnished In 1841, Jared's oldest son, Leonard Waller Groce, who want the family retreat as she wanted it before donating it to the state in ed to acquire his own lands along the Brazos, purchased 3,000 1956. Each room is dedicated to a different historical period. acres for $1,500 through a tax - delinquency auction. As part of an original 67,000 -acre Spanish grant to Mexican Justo Liendo, Leonard's acreage had already been maintained as a plantation i i for more than 20 years. Leonard had milled lumber and black 0 Italian marble shipped from the East Coast for a grand manor house on his new Liendo Plantation; the materials then came by oxcart from Houston. Constructed in 1853 in the center of a live- - ! ~ 'ji 4 oak grove, the generously scaled Greek Revival home became a • i: renowned gathering spot, hosting many of Texas' early states- • men and historical figures. Major General John Wharton, Governor Sam Houston, and William H. Wharton, who later married Leonard's daughter, all socialized at Liendo. '_ = After the Civil War began, Leonard, who served as a Con- - – federate colonel, established a military recruitment and train - ' t ; r•.t. Mg center on Liendo's grounds. Called Camp Groce, it was C r' used later as a prisoner -of -war camp. In 1865, during the feder- � al occupation of Texas, Liendo's survival may have been se- s ` cured by one of its more notable visitors — George Armstrong Custer. While stationed at Camp Groce, Custer and his wife resided in a simple military tent, but when Mrs. Custer be- came ill, the Groce family invited her to recover within their II -- ',, - home. The Custers were so impressed with the Groces' hospi- A self - contained community, Uendo Plantation was built by the labor of tality and with the plantation itself that they made sure after more than 300 slaves. Renowned sculptor Elisabet Ney and her husband the war that Liendo was not harmed. lived at Uendo from 1873 until 1911. Even so, the years of Reconstruction were not kind to 38 Texas Highways and in 1873, the plantation was sold, to renowned sculp- view of his lands. A three - flight climb offers visitors today the t.i`ne bef Ney, who had emigrated from Germany in 1871. same refreshing view of the rolling countryside. Tour Legend tog d tells that upon arriving at Liendo for the first time, guides relate how the home's artistic faux boil (literally, "false wood" in French) paneling —a frequent adornment of frontier Elisabet walked onto the front balcony, threw out her arms, and mansions across the Old South —was created by hand - painting exclaimed, "This is where I will live and die." For 38 years, she and her Scottish philosopher husband, Edmund Montgomery, the doors, facings, and mantels to look like the grain of ex pensive woods. Other tour highlights include the broad rear called Liendo home. veranda, 19th- Centur plantation and tester beds, and a cedar Elisabet died in 1907, not at Liendo, but in her Austin studio. log corncrib original t t e grounds. Dr. Montgomery died at Liendo in 1911. Both are buried on the g plantation grounds. By the 1980s, the fine old house had fallen into extreme dis- In 1960, Carl and Phyllis Detering bought Liendo and began repair when Richard P. Ganchan of Houston purchased it and a 10 -year restoration to return the home to its early glory. They dedicated many years to its careful restoration. Already listed traveled throughout the Deep South and Europe and brought in the National Register of Historic Places, the home received back fine period furnishings and decorative artworks to grace a Texas Historical Commission medallion in 1983. the spacious rooms. Outstanding examples include a carved Waddy and Marilyn Wadkins, the owners since 1997, now mahogany bedstead, a circa -1840 square rosewood Steinway offer bed- and - breakfast accommodations in the home. It's also pianoforte, and an early -1800s harp that once belonged to available for weddings, special events, and tours. the British royal family. g nni CO ANDERSON 93 ^,),fitu3, hen Englishman Henry Fanthorp arrived in Texas in O 1832 in search of a new life, he bought a quarter league C H A P P E L L HILL of land for 25 cents an acre from Francis Holland, an "Old CY stablished just west of the Brazos, on the rich farmlands 300" settler, and on it raised cotton, corn, and livestock. About of Washington County, Chappell Hill premiered as an important agricultural and educational center during the / early years of T e x a s statehood. S T E A M B O A T I N Colonel William W. Browning, who owned more than 2,000 ON THE B R A Z O S acres in the Chappell Hill area, prospered as a cotton grower in the 1850s and constructed a 6,000-square-foot Greek Revival he muddy Brazos River boasted both sidewheeler manor house in 1857. The impressive frame dwelling was built and sternwheeler steamboats for transport of bulky of native cedar put together with pegs, notched joints, and plantation cargoes — cotton pressed into bales and square nails. Head of the board of trustees of the Chappell Hill raw, processed sugar stored in hogshead barrels. To reach Female College and associated with Chappell Hill's Soule Uni- coastal markets at Houston, Galveston, and New Orleans, versity, Colonel Browning hosted frequent educational and steamboats on the Brazos often required rainy-season social gatherings in the home. In Sixty Years on the Brazos: floodwaters to maneuver the shoals, snags, and natural iv The Life and Letters of driftwood barriers (called rafts) along the river's more Dr John Washington difficult sections. In good seasons, the Brazos was nave Lockhart, 18241900, gable for some 250 miles above its mouth at Velasco. a passage by Dr. By the 1840s, shallow -draft steamboats were calling P Lockhart describes regularly at such plantation ports as Bell's Landing, a year -end colle- Washington -on - the - Brazos, Warren, Groce's Landing, _ giate celebration at Bolivar, and Crosby's Landing. Since roads of the time E ll. Ell. . I�� � I i which Colonel Brown were few and rough, transportation on the Brazos mg served elegant remained the referred mode for shipping goods for _ 1 l i- roasted peacock and some 50 years, especially for all bulky loads. ulky a� , � huge cakes seven Before 1865, as many as 75 steamboats plied the Brazos' .- _: =_ _ and eight layers tall. waters (to learn more about one of them, see Speaking of Iii, -- .7-- -- :_ _ _ The plantation Texas, page 3). After the Civil War, as the state's railroad h ou se's "widow's enjoy r system grew, river trading declined, and many of the river Guests at Browning a bed-and- " \ comm�ties fell into decay. / breakfast enoy a breathtaking akining g vie view from the walk" provided the rear veranda. colonel a panoramic 39 February 2000 WHEN...WHERE...HOW Brazos River Plantations \ Loop, exit onto FM 1488 east, arts and crafts, live entertainment, stagecoach cam fi he Earle- Harrison House drive one mile, turn right onto g p ecoach rides, re cook and Pape Botanical O 1 Wyatt Chapel Rd., and drive three- ing, a frontier -Texas Army encamp - istered by the G.H. Pape Foun- Gardens in Waco, admin tenths of a mile. Admission for ment, and a home tour —takes • � � place annually at the inn and dation as a house museum and home tours: $7, $5 age 65 and P Y garden, is just north of downtown, "° older, ages 7 12, and groups of 10 downtown on the 4th Sat. in Sep. 9 PLO or more. First floor wheelchair Contact the park for information across from Cameron Park Zoo. Annual events include "Gardening O accessible. Write to Liendo Plan- on other annual events. O tation, Box 454, Hempstead 77445; de t Fifth Street 409/826 -3126 or 877/468 -6767. Other Brazos Plantation ning market the a 3 3rrd w outdoor Homes to Visit of Apr. (Apr. 15-16, 2000), the The Colonel W.W. Browning (please call for hours, admission III Bellmead Civil War Reenactment 0 Plantation, one mile south of prices, and wheelchair accessibility.) and Cotillion in mid May (May . t . Chappell Hill's business district, 13, 2000), and Candlelight and 4 < .. . offers bed- and - breakfast accom- Seward Plantation (ca. 1855), Caroling (usually the 2nd Thu. 1 Waco, Earle Harrison House modations in 4 rooms original to a charming manor home of the aco, of Dec., but Dec. 7, 2000), which 2 W aco, Fanthorp Inn the home ($125 per night includes antebellum era in Independence, includes caroling, refreshments, Anderson, a tour) and a guest house ($99; is currently undergoing restora- and tours of the home. The house 3 Chappell Hill, Colonel W.W. Browning Plantation includes tour). Tours also provided tion, but tours are available by is trimmed in Victorian finery 4 Hempstead, Liendo Planation by appt. ($6 per person; group special appt. and will be regularly beginning the first week of Dec. 5 West Columbia, Varner -Hogg Plantation rates available). Not wheelchair offered to the public starting in Hours: Tue -Fri 9:30-4, Sat 1:30 -5, accessible. Write to 9050 Brown- March 2000. The large, impres- and by appt. Admission: $2, free ing St., Chappell Hill 77426; 409/ sive rooms are packed with family age 12 and younger. Gardens and the first Sat. in Dec. (Dec. 2, 2000). 836 -6144 or 888/912 -6144. Web heirlooms, period furnishings, 1st floor wheelchair accessible. To reach the park, take N. 13th St. site: www.browningplantation.com. photo albums, hand - written plan- Write to 1901 N. Fifth, Waco (FM 2852) for 2 miles northwest tation records, 19th- Century 76708; 254/753-2032. out of West Columbia. Write to Fanthorp Inn State Historical paintings and drawings, and origi- Varner Hogg Plantation State Box 696, West Columbia 77486; Park is on Main St. in Anderson, 4 blocks south of the courthouse. nap wallpapers. From the 3rd Historical Park at West Colum 409/ 345 -4656. Web site: ww. • floor veranda you can imagine wd. state.tx.us. The park has no overnight or din- bia offers public tours Sun 1 -4, life on the 2,000 acre estate. The ing facilities. A stagecoach replica plantation retains several of its Wed Sat 9-4 (closed noon -1 for Lendo Plantation just north- is on permanent exhibit; rides ($4,d 1800s outbuildings, including lunch). Tours of the Interpretive east of Hempstead is a private $2.50 age 12 and younger) offered a double crib log barn, a black Barn take place Sun 14. Admis residence, but it opens for tours the second Sat. of each month. smith shed, slave quarters, and sion: $4, $2 for students. Not the first Sat. of most months at 10, Hours: Fri-Sun 9 -4. Admission: a corncrib. Hank Ward, the resi wheelchair accessible. Picnic 11:30, and 1, and by special appt. $3, $1.50 students, free age 5 and sites are available in the park. It also opens during the annual younger. Wheelchair accessible. dent owner and restorer, is the 1 Varner -Hogg celebrates San Old South Festival, on the 3rd Write to Box 296, Anderson 77830; great- great - grandson of the plan- 15, 2000) with weekend of Apr. (Apr. 15 -16, 2000; tation's builder, John Hoblett Jacinto Day (Apr. 409 /873 -2633. Web site: www Seward. John's parents, Samuel educational programs, a living- music, wagon rides, Civil War tpwd.state.bcus. • history village, and tours of the reenactors, frontier skills, quilt and Ann Elizabeth, arrived in plantation house. The park holds show, food, exhibits, lectures). Texian Days — offering pioneer Texas by covered wagon in 1832. an annual Christmas program To reach Liendo from the US 290 craft demonstrations, a parade, Write to Hank Ward, 10005 • p I 1834, for his new bride, Rachel, Henry constructed a solid dogtrot s home of half-dovetail notched cedar logs on one of the spread's _.- , ...• _ high pine- and cedar - covered hills. Over the years, he expanded E _ e iii the house and added weatherboarding to cover the logs. o �, , 1 r . f 1 ; III Henry had built his home at the juncture of two important r . a 1 stagecoach routes —the Nacogdoches -to- Austin and the 's r Houston -to -Old Springfield —and he and Rachel began offer- ` - �-' (f� j j ing overnight accommodations for passengers. The house's rear, east ell formed the stagecoach inn and held a large din- r ing room flanked by an outdoor kitchen; the west side housed • the family. . ,: a ►+ The inn proved a favorite stopping place for travelers, and in Fanthorp Inn, near Anderson, some 20 miles southeast of College the faded pages of Fanthorp Inn's guest register are the names Station, was a well -known hotel before and during the Republic of Texas of men who helped to shape the course of history: Robert E. era. It opened to the public as a state park in the 1980s. 40 Texas Highways '- MIL 41) omes, histories, journals, and The Chappell Hill E. 390, Independence 77833; ge genealogical research are avail - Society useum presents the Write to Box 125, San camping. ipe 77473; 409/830 -5 able. Write to 100 E. Cedar/ 1847 -67 period with displays on 409/885 -3613. Web site: www The Dr. George Red House, Courthouse Square, Angleton the region's plantation life, cotton, tpwd.state.tx.us. at Maiii",:a Ranch in Indepen- 77515; 409/864- 1208. site: and agriculture, as well as its par- Books • den" . :';e home of Dr. George wwwbchm.org. ticipation in the Civil War and Re Clark Red. a physician, educator, construction. Pick up a walking/ For more information on early and colonel in early Washington take Jackson Historical driving tour map of historic Chap- homes and lifestyles along the County. He began building this Museum, located in the town built pell Hill homes at the museum, Brazos River and throughout unusual Greek Revival home in on the site of Abner Jackson's located in the old Chappell Hill Texas, look for these books in the year o[Texas' independence, vast antebellum plantation, offers School. Write to Box 211, Chappell Your library or bookstore: Plan - 1836; some records show it was fine exhibits and artifacts from Hill 77426; 409/836 -6033. Web tation life in Texas by Elizabeth • large plantations. Among site: wwwalphal.net/- ebentley /. Silverthorne (Texas A&M Univ not complete until 1852.1'he lar a local lantations. Amo other central fireplace and broad exteri- things, visitors learn about life in Press, 1986); Texas Homes of the -.. ;is rising to the upper level the mid -1800s and see a display Fort Bend Museum in Rich- Nineteenth Century by Drury B. di:.tinguish the home. Currently of Abners ghost -like image on mond offers exhibits on Stephen Alexander (Univ. of Texas Press, referred to as "The Independence his mansion's front porch. Kids F Austin's colonization of Texas, 1966); Early Homes of Waco and House," it has been relocated on can reconstruct the manor with sugarcane and cotton farming, area The People Who Lived in Them by FM 390 to become part of Mari- blocks, then press the "hurricane" plantations, the Civil War period, Iavonia Jenkins Barnes (Texian posa Ranch's collection of 6 his- button to reenact its destruction and historic river steamboats. Also Press, 1970); The Old Plantations toric buildings that offer bed -and- by the great hurricane of 1900. An enjoy living history and sites at and Their Owners of Brazoria breakfast accommodations. Two archeological excavation at the the museum's George Ranch County Texas by Abner J. Strobel ,Mites in tile Red House rent for plantation site can be toured the Historical Park, 8 miles south of (Union NatL Bank/ Houston, .140 e:,.. .1 night. Write to Johnna first Sat. of each month. Write Richmond on FM 762. Write to 1926); Historic Homes of Wash - and Charles Chamberlain, 8904 to Box 242, Lake Jackson 77566; 500 Houston, Richmond 77469; ington County, 1821 -1860 by Mariposa Lane, Brenham 77833; 409 /297 -1570. Web site: www 281/342 -6478 or 343 -0218. Web Betty Plummer (Rio Fresco 409/836 -4737 or 877/647 -4774. lakejacksonmuseum.org. site: www.fortbendmuseum.org. Books, 1971); Sandbars and Web site: www.mariposaranch.com. Sternwheelers: Steam Navigation Columbia Historical Museum Stephen F. Austin State Park on the Brazos by Pamela A. • Plantation Exhibits at Brazos in West Columbia provides an in San Felipe features the original Puryear and Nath Winfield, Jr. River Museums entire room dedicated to early San Felipe de Austin settlement, (Texas A &M Univ. Press, 1976); (Please call for hours, admission East Columbia, the bustling Bra - the social, economic, and political Stagecoach Inns of Texas by prir , ' :rheelchair accessibility) zos port originally called Bell's capital of the Texas colonies from Kathryn Turner Carter (Eakin Landing and now designated as a 1824 to 1836. The park, northeast Press, 1994); Sixty Years on the Brazoria County Historical National Historic Landmark area. of Sealy on the Brazos River Brazos: The Life and Letters of Dr. Museum in Angleton offers a Sited on the very edge of a bluff (about 3 miles north of I -10), is John Washington Lockhart, 1824 - definitive Austin Colony Exhibit above the river, East Columbia— on the site where Austin brought 1900, edited by Jonnie Wallis on Colonial Texas (1821 - 1836), only a quaint hamlet today— the fast 297 colonizing families. (Argonaut Press, 1966); and From including map plats of the "Old boasts 3 plantation -era homes View historic sites and exhibits Can See to Can't: Texas Cotton 300" colony's original plantation from its waterfront trading days. , of relics at the ca.-1847 J.J. Josey Fanners on the Southern Prairies sites and corresponding colonists' Write to 247 E. Brazos Ave., West General Store Museum. The by Thad Sitton and Dan K. Utley names. Records of plantation Columbia 77486; 409/345 -6125. park also offers hiking, fishing, (Univ. of Texas Press, 1997). III Lee, Sam Houston, Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses he few remaining plantation homes in Texas stand as ele- S. Grant, and Anson Jones. In 1845, the last vice president of the gant, if poignant, reminders of an era that lasted only a !tt•;)ublic of Texas, Kenneth L. Anderson, died at the inn on his few decades in the state and was soon gone with the way home from a legislative session in Washington -on- the - winds of war and emancipation. As Elizabeth Silverthorne • Brazos and was buried in the Fanthorp Cemetery. When area notes in Plantation Life in Texas, "the costs of the war and the citizens chose Fanthorp's (as the community was known) as freeing of the slaves ... bankrupted the plantation system. the county seat, Henry donated land for the courthouse and When the confusion of Reconstruction had passed, former was instrumental in renaming the town for the vice president. masters and freedmen had to find new ways to coexist in a Six generations of Fanthorp descendants occupied the home. world that would never be the same." * In 1977, the State of Texas acquired the inn and grounds and • carefull y ;-,stet od them to an 1850s authenticity The site CATHY STRALEY of Dallas is editor /publisher of Festivals of Texas, a became Fanthorp Inn State Historical Park. Visitors gain a real bimonthly travel publication. sense of yesteryear touring the inn, and a ride in the park's J. GRIFFIS SMPI'H photographed last month's stories on Judge Roy stagecoach adds to the feeling of a genuine frontier experience. Bean and the Light Crust Doughboys. February 2000 41 David Gerling - April Agenda Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott ©acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie ©aol.com >, < Dgerling ©ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock ©ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz ©earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo ©juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE©lib-gw.tamu.edu>, <Bvmnh ©mariad.net >, <D- baum ©tamu.edu >, <gendron ©tca.net >, <cjbatchelor ©yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward ©yahoo.com> Date: 3/29/01 3:38PM Subject: April Agenda kfilor BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 April 2001 Meeting Agenda The April 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, April 9, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA ✓1. Call to order by the chair ✓2. Introduction of guests �3. Approval of the minutes of the March 2001 meeting ✓4. Unfinished Business ✓A. High Prairie Place marker application �B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application �C. Bethel Cemetery marker application ✓6. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker �E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference /F. LaSalle Hotel marker application Brazos County historical brochure +/ 5. New Business ✓A. Selection of Chairs of committees " B. Archaeology Committee report `s C. — Education Committee report VD. -- Historical Markers and Research Committee report E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: May 14, September 10, October 8, and November 12 1 it y It • L David Gerling - Minutes, March 2001 Page 1 r From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @mariad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 3/29/01 3:36PM Subject: Minutes, March 2001 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, March 19, 2001 41. The third regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:15 p.m., March 91, 2001 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Parrott, Gendron, Hitchcock, May, Lynch, Howard, and J. Schultz. The minutes for the February 12, 2001 meeting were approved. The Chair reported nothing new concerning pending marker applications. He passed around photographs of the rededication of the county marker, now placed before the courthouse. There is also nothing new on the 2002 preservation conference. Under new business the Chair brought up a proposal from the last meeting to discuss possible tourist attractions other than those in the forthcoming brochure. Among those mentioned were four museums, an old bridge over Carter Creek, the TAMU nuclear reactor, the Texas World Speedway, a log structure near the airport, the Nautical Archaeology Research Lab, various sculptures on the campus and elsewhere, and a battery of events. Our responsibility for non - historical matters was a question, but there was general agreement that the Chamber of Commerce was not making the most of its opportunities. It was then moved by Lynch and seconded that C. Schultz, M. Hitchcock and J. Schultz compose our delegation to the 2001 Texas Historical Preservation Conference in Austin, April 19, 20, and 21. There were no committee reports and the Chair deferred the selection of new committee chairs until the next meeting. J. Schultz said that Suzanne Gallagher has had to decline further participation in Commission affairs. Mayo briefed the commission on the "adopt a map program" (for map preservation of the Texas General Land Office. The Office is looking for donations to assist in preserving old Texas maps. The Chair said there was no special correspondence, and the Commission adjourned at 8:15 Co p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary David Gerling - May meeting agenda Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 5/2/01 10:16AM Subject: May meeting agenda BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 May 2001 Meeting Agenda The May 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on 0,401*x the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the April 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report D. 2001 DSA packet E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: September 10, October 8, and November 12 c Cr David Gerling - April 2001 minutes Page 1 I From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, <Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 5/2/01 10:34AM Subject: April2001 minutes Brazos County Historical Commission Minutes, Apr. 9, 2001 The fourth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m., April 9, 2001 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were Page, Van Riper, C. Schultz, Hitchcock, Lynch, Baum, J. Schultz, Opersteny, Batchelor, Howard and Gerling. The minutes for March 19, 2001 were approved. Under unfinished business, there was nothing new about the High Prairie Place, the Wellborn Cemetery, and the bethel Cemetery marker applications. The Interurban Railway marker is awaiting action by College Station. We are expecting word soon about the location of the 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference. The Texas marker for the LaSalle Hotel has been approved. J. Schultz reported that the Heritage Society's Pat Hiler Award had been given to Michael Daugherty, the Hotel Manager. She also reported that the county historical brochure was nearly ready for final bidding. It is estimated to be 50 pages. Under new business, the Chair announced the following committee structure. (1) Archaeology, chaired by Lynch plus Hitchcock and Gendron; (2) Education, chaired by J. Schultz; and (3) Markers and Research, chaired by Page, plus Gerling, Opersteny and Batchelor. There followed a discussion about a possible marker for the Bryan City Cemetery. Page said he would take this up with the Cemetery Association, and, if need be, would be willing to help with the draft. The Chair reported that the $500 approved for the Children's Museum has in fact been delivered. He distributed an up -to -date list of markers in the county. He concluded by reporting that he had given Howard the job of following through with the University about a possible marker for the first broadcast of a football game in 1921, between TAMU and Texas. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary L.. L David Gerling - Molly Hitchcock's report for May meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ ci.college- station.tx.us >, <Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 5/2/01 10:15AM Subject: !lolly Hitchcock's report for May meeting 2001 Annual Historic Preservation Conference Notes Organizational Development for Your Preservation Organization See Organizational Development for Your Preservation Organization for more information • 7 characteristics of highly effective non - profit organizations 1. Leadership Offer opportunities, not obligations Be decisive Be clear about vision and values 2. Fiscal responsibility 3. Vision A vision is a realistic, credible, attractive future for your organization. It is your articulation of a destination toward which your organization should aim* Identify all stakeholders § Who are the most critical stakeholders? § What are their major interests and expectations? Cv § What threats or opportunities are there? 4. Quality of Service 5. Innovation /risk taking 6. Facilities and systems 7. Accountability 8 steps to transforming your organization 1. Establishing a sense of urgency 2. Forming a powerful guiding coalition 3. Creating a vision 4. Planning for and creating short-term wins 5. Consolidating improvements and producing still more change 6. Institutionalizing new approaches Putting Visioning In Preservation (VIP) to Work for Your Community • See "A Vision for Texas Preservation In the 21st Century" handout See "Texas Historical Commission Regions" handout • See "Visionaries in Preservation Program" handout • The state preservation plan includes: Leadership Vision /planning • Education /Awareness Historic resource identification, preservation, and interpretation Resource development • They have committed $850,000 in the next 2 years to empower local groups through the VIP program For VIP communities: The THC will hold workshops around the state (we are in the Lakes /Brazos Region) Communities will work with the THC to go through a 3 -4 month visioning process Information will be gathered on critical character - defining local resources David Gerling - Molly Hitchcock's report for May meeting Page 2 A vision and action plan will be developed • Visioning - a process by which a community envisions the future it wants and plans how to achieve it. It brings people together to develop a shared image of what they want their community to become. 4 steps in the visioning process 1. Profiling the Community: Where are we now? 2. Analyzing the trends: Where are we going? 3. Creating the vision: Where do we want to be? The THC will help identify stakeholders Everyone will be brought together with a facilitator for a weekend 4. Developing an action plan: How do we get there? Another weekend activity will a facilitator Ask the staff Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are available through the Library of Congress • • Homeowners can be encouraged to preserve the historical integrity of their homes through a tax incentive program (contact Julie Glover in Denton for more information) Bratten Thomason is the THC contact for CLGs Preservation Legislation /Advocacy Training for Responsible Citizens See "A Citizen's Advocacy Guide" handout • See "Conservation & Reinvestment Act of 2001 H.R.701" handout • See Preservation Texas pamphlet • See Preservation Action pamphlet • There are no historic preservation PACs at the state or federal level • At the state level: Preservation Texas lobbies go, Current political issue - funding for courthouse preservation ($200 million in THC budget resolution). Some legislators are proposing to set aside $2 million for a church rehabilitation. Please call lawmakers and ask them not to earmark money for specific projects. At the federal level: Preservation Action lobbies Current political issues § Historical Homeownership Assistance Act (HR 1172) q Would allow income tax credit for work on historic homes q Would benefit those with modest incomes § Conservation & Reinvestment Act of 2001 (HR 701) -would appropriate money to THC, part of which would be passed on to CLGs Representative Brady (B /CS) is very important - serves on Ways and Means www.thomas.gov (to look up and track federal legislation) The Official Texas Historic Cemetery Designation See Preserving Historic Cemeteries: Texas Preservation Guidelines • See "Historic Texas Cemetery Designation" handout • Why apply? Official recognition by the THC C Records cemetery in the deed records to alert present and future landowners that a cemetery exists on their property Criteria 1. At least 50 years old (active cemeteries are eligible) 2. Has historic significance Steps I CY Applicant researches cemetery Applicant submits application and fee THC reviews application I . David Gerling - Molly Hitchcock's report for May meeting Page 3 Surrounding landowners are notified Legal aspects of recording in deed are completed • Narrative - submit 1 -page typed history of the cemetery • Photos B/W Labeled and keyed to site plan If it is a larger cemetery, you do not have to submit a picture of every marker -just the older, more (rr► interesting, and /or more significant ones Include historic photos Do not attach the photos to paper, put them in an envelope • Maps Doesn't have to be professionally surveyed, but provide as much information as you can Can get a lot of the land information from the appraisal district L Look for depressions or historical landscaping Sometimes a 50 -70 ft. preservation zone is set up around unsure boundaries -it will state on the deed that if someone is digging and cemetery evidence is coming up, they are required to stop and call the THC Optional markers Cemetery medallion ($150) Medallion and cemetery name and date plaque ($275) Medallion and interpretive plaque ($375) -15 lines of text • There isn't any grant money yet to help with the preservation of headstones and statuary • THC really pushing this program to identify smaller cemeteries threatened by development Addressing Your Concerns About State and Federal Archaeology Regulations Things that adversely affect archaeological sites Sprawl L Reservoirs Construction Plowed fields • Federal regulations Any building over 50 years old has to be evaluated for National Register eligibility before it can be destroyed for a federal project (National Historic Preservation Act of 1966: Section 106) § To determine if a site is eligible for the National Register, you do not need the owner's permission (you need their permission to get it on the Register) § The Register is honorary, it does not provide protection § Archaeological sites fall under type "D " -" *likely to yield information" Resolve adverse effects Agreement documents (terms of mitigation) Native American Consultation (tribes maintain their list of religious and sacred sites) • State regulations and THC review (state's process under federal law and State Antiquities) The Antiquities Code of Texas (1969 with a major amendment in 1995) § For projects on public lands, public /private projects, and private land with landmarks § 3 parts 1. State Archaeological Landmarks (misnomer - building can be a archaeological landmark) 2. Antiquities Permits 3. Antiquities Advisory Board (10 members) THC review (,. Reviewed by 3 different divisions (Architecture, History Programs, and Archaeology) § One response letter is sent § Approximately 13,000 projects reviewed each year Increase Your Mileage! Partnering With Other Communities and Organizations See Historic Preservation at Work for the Texas Economy • When people are travelling, they are looking for an experience • The county historic commission should be partnering with people who market the community I David Gerling - Molly Hitchcock's report for May meeting Page 4 (Chamber, CVB, etc.) There are many ways to partner -one agency may not have money, but together they may be able to support a project. For example: Cooperative advertising or conference booth space for attractions and support industries Familiarity tours (media tours to introduce them to the region). These people are your voice to the public -they need to be wined and dined and have all the stops pulled out for them. Money earned through increased tourism can be used for preservation of sites and improved interpretation Everyone is a potential partner • Create win /win situations • You have to be willing to change those things that are stagnant -even long -held events need to be tweaked to keep up with the times Don't see other events or attractions as competitive -find a way to ride its coattails • How -knock on the door and find out how you can help with something on their calendar that will benefit your organization Why- tourism is economic development, your advertising dollar goes further, the quality of sites and events is improved Heritage is not only historical sites, but includes folklore, ghost stories, food, etc. Understanding Undertakings: State and Federal Projects on Your Home Turf See "Understanding Undertakings" handout • See "A Five - Minute Look at Section 106 Review" handout • Mark Parsons is the Archaeology Division reviewer for Brazos County • Linda Roark is the Architecture Division reviewer for Brazos County Certified Local Government Program: Taking Your Community's Preservation Efforts to the Next Level See "Certified Local Governments in Texas: A Blueprint for Protecting Your Community's H eritage" handout See "Request for Certified Local Government Status" application • See "Preserving Your Community's Heritage through the Certified Local Government Program" handout See "Texas Certified Local Government Program" handout • Both county and local governments can be CLGs. County CLGs have jurisdiction over the rural areas. They do not make decisions for the cities. The cities need their own CLGs because the county does not have the power to protect since they can not zone. County CLGs can gather information and try to encourage. Benefits of becoming a CLG Eligibility for CLG grant funds (these are not only for brick and mortar projects, but also for preservation planning projects) Technical assistance, education, and training from the THC Annual CLG conference Professional recognition by the National Park Service and the THC (1800 cities nationwide) National Register reviews CLG information network/internet list serve Ensures historic preservation is a priority of the CLG government • To qualify, the local government must Enforce state or local legislation that protects historic properties (or for counties, CHCs must adopt certain elements in its by -laws) Establish a qualifies review commission composed of professional and lay members Maintain a system for surveying and inventorying historic properties Provide for public participation in the historic preservation process, including recommending properties to the National Register IL, David Gerling - Report for May meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <Mhitchcock @ci.college station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 5/2/01 10:13AM • Subject: Report for May meeting Charles R. Schultz Report on Texas Historical Preservation Conference Austin, TX April 19 -21, 2001 In the afternoon of April 19 I attended a workshop titled Organizational Development for Your Preservation Organization by Barry Silverberg Director of the Austin Community College Center for Community -Based & Nonprofit Organizations. He provided a helpful book for his presentation. Part of the presentation was a commercial for his center at ACC. The presentation was adversely affected by his having a cold /sore throat so he could not talk loud enough for those in the back to hear. Initially there was no microphone either. Someone from the hotel came in three or four different times before he ever produced a microphone that worked properly. The speaker used lots of overheads and often simply read what was on the screen. At the beginning he talked at some length about a definition of leadership and what it takes to be a successful leader of any type organization. Then he discussed at some length a portrait of a leader. Later he spent a considerable amount of time discussing the role and duties of a board member in a nonprofit organization. The major duties are caring, loyalty, and obedience to the mission of the organization. Next he described the duties of the board of a nonprofit organization. Then he discussed rules for making changes in such organizations and strongly recommended doing what he called a SWOT analysis in which the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and threats of or to an organization are analyzed. Mr. Silverberg obviously has made extensive studies of organizational development and leadership and tried to condense what he probably teaches in a semester long course into a two hour presentation. Thus he probably spent too much time on some parts at the beginning and had to rush through to get in some other parts late in the presentation. The booklet he prepared and had available to everyone there is probably the most valuable thing from the session. In the morning of April 20 I first attended the Opening Session at which Larry Oaks, Director of the Texas Historical Commission spoke briefly and then introduced Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr., of Savannah, Georgia who talked about the highly successful historical preservation program in that city. It was started may years ago when a group of seven women purchased and restored one house. In the process they formed an historical preservation organization. He showed many slides of restored L buildings and park areas in the city and spoke glowingly of the amount of tourist dollars flow into the city because of that historic preservation and the charm that it has created for the city. Distinguished Service Awards were presented to 24 county historical commissions and other historic preservation groups after the presentation. Next THC Director Larry Oaks described in some detail a new program of the THC called Visioning in Preservation (VIP) and described in some length how it could be put to work in a local setting. It was an inspiring presentation in which all local county historical commissions were encouraged to become involved. Larry Oaks has brought a very different kind of leadership to the THC than it had in previous years so that now there is greater emphasis upon planning and developing what is called heritage tourism. The conferences now deal much more with marketing what is in each community than was the case in the past and then using the dollars that come from heritage tourism to preserve more of I Cr the physical heritage to encourage more tourists to visit you area. Tourists who come to an area to visit and learn about the heritage of that area seem to say longer and spend more money than do other types of tourists. Thus there are definite economic benefits to encouraging heritage tourism. David Gerling - Report for May meeting Page 2 I next attended the Preservation Celebration Luncheon at which the Texas Historical Commission's Awards of Excellence were presented. In the afternoon of the 20th I attended two more sessions. The first was a series of power point presentations on archeological projects on the Belle Shipwreck, Fort St. Louis, Morse Mound, and Red River War sites. The first was a discussion of the finding and excavation of La Salle's vessel. There was also a little information on the project to preserve and exhibit the remains of the vessel and the artifacts rrr• found with it. One of the most unusual finds was a Roman coin. The next presentation was a description of the location of Fort St. Louis and some of the artifacts found at the site of the fort constructed by those left behind by LaSalle when he started his trek to Canada to locate Frenchmen who might help him return to France. The Morse Mound is (was ?) an Indian burial mound on private land that the landowner wanted to level so that the hump would no longer be in his pasture where he wanted to improve grass. A previous owner had put a cattle feeder on top of the mound so that constant movement of cattle at that location would wear down the mound. The current owner allowed archaeologists to make a hurried examination of the mound and document what they found there in the way of skeletal remains and other artifacts. The speaker described the process of the dig and what was found. The speaker about the Red River War discussed what was found at the sites of some of the battles between Indians and U. S. Cavalry during that war. It was probably unfortunate that these four presentations were all scheduled in this one -hour time slot. Having only two presentations of half an hour each would have been better than the four. I suspect that each of the speakers could easily have used the complete hour to make a much more complete report. The second session related to Official Texas Historic Cemetery Designation which is a new program of the Texas Historical Commission. It is not possible to have a cemetery declared as an Official Texas Historic Cemetery. The process involves preparing a short narrative history of the cemetery, filling out an application fee, taking black and white photographs of the cemetery, providing a drawing of the boundaries of the cemetery, finding the names and addresses of the landowners whose land surrounds the cemetery, and sending this all to the Texas Historical Commission for approval with a L $25 processing fee. Once the designation is approved, the information is taken to the County Clerk were a deed is recorded in the permanent records. A small plaque can also be obtained to give public notice that that cemetery is now an Official Texas Historic Cemetery. On Saturday April 21st morning I first attended a breakfast at which tables were designated for each of the six trail regions of the state. People from those regions sat together along with Texas Historical Staff members assigned to their region to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. Later I attended two sessions. The first session was titled Increase Your Mileage! Partnering With Other Communities and Organizations. The speaker was the regional coordinator for the Texas Forts Trail Region headquartered in Abilene. This may well have been the most enthusiastic speaker of the whole conference. She described the many ways in which she was developing partnerships in that huge part of Texas. The Forts Trail Region includes several Texas forts some of which are owned by the state, some by counties or cities, and some by private citizens. The goal is to encourage heritage tourism to the entire region to see the several forts, but also to see museums and other heritage attractions in the area as well cry as to stay in hotels, motels, and bead and breakfast facilities and to eat in the wide variety of eating establishments located there. The THC plans to have regional coordinators in the other regions within a few years with each region being given operating funds for three years after which they should become self supporting through generation of local funds from Chambers of Commerce, tourist and visitor facilities, and hopefully some of the newly generated hotel -motel taxes and sales taxes generated by tourists visiting and eating and sleeping in facilities throughout the region. I believe the Forts Trail is the only region that currently has a regional coordinator, but other regions are to be brought on line each year until one exists in each region. Bringing additional ones on depends in part upon continued budget support of the program from the state. The second session was titled Fund Raising for Preservation Projects. The speaker was the head of the Main Street program in Beaumont. She used many slides and described many projects and activities she has coordinated to raise funds to restore buildings in the downtown area of Beaumont. It L was obvious from her presentation that she enjoys very much what she does, and she has been quite successful in her efforts. It was also obvious that she has the support of hundreds of volunteers as well David Gerling - Report for May meeting Page 3 as of organizations and businesses. She seems very innovative in developing ways to get people to provide goods and services to help support and /or participate in projects that raise money for preservation projects. A typical event was Fried Onion Hamburger Day for which she was able to persuade some person, organization, or business to donate the onions, flour for the bun, a specially constructed grill on which to fry the onions, the baking of the huge bun, and a wrecker service to haul the bun from the bakery to the site of the festivities. Each provider was given appropriate recognition including the wrecker being designated the official deliverer of the bun for Fried Onion Hamburger Day. Other activities were row available on the day so that the whole family could have a good time and help raise funds for a preservation project. The final event of the conference was the closing luncheon at which the two most important awards given by the Texas Historical Commission were presented and the winners of the Fehrenbach Book Awards were recognized. • c • David Gerling - Seotember meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 8/23/01 8:21 AM Subject: Seotember meeting Below you will find the agenda for the September meeting and the minutes for the May meeting. Look forward to seeing you on September 10. Charles BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 September 2001 Meeting Agenda The September 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, September 10, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA L 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the May 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker E. 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report �►�r D. 2001 DSA packet E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: October 8, and November 12 —r BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, May 14, 2001 The fifth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m., May 14, 2001 in the County Commissioners' meeting mor "law room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. David Gerling - Seotember meeting Page 2 Present were Page, Sharp, Hitchcock, J. Schultz, Opersteny, C. Schultz, Van Riper, Mayo, Batchelor, and Gerling. Walter Carl Jones, former commission chair, was present. The minutes for April 9, 2001 were approved. Under unfinished business, Chair Schultz reported that the High Prairie Place marker application had been denied as not having enough precise significance. The Chair distributed copies of the proposed Wellborn Cemetery marker and it was agreed to leave the reaction to the proposers, the Cemetery Association. There was nothing new from the Bethel Cemetery group. The Interurban replacement marker is awaiting completion of street construction. The Chair said he had been advised that the 2002 Texas Historical Preservation Conference would be held in Abilene, not here. The Chair said that the LaSalle Hotel marker application has been approved, and he has written Morgan Hill suggesting he prepare for a marker dedication. J. Schultz said that she had obtained supporting funds for the new historical brochure from both cities, the Arts Council and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She will tackle the county commissioners next. Under new business there was no report for archaeology or education. Page said that he was in touch with the Bryan City Cemetery Association but had nothing new to report about the marker. He followed with information about a newly located Afro - American cemetery, the Harmon Chapel Cemetery at the junction of OSR and Sandy Point Road. It goes back to the turn of the century and contains more than 23 burials. The Chair distributed the Distinguished Service Award packet for 2001, and invited members to encourage and bring to his attention relevant activities during the year. There was also, he said, a new and somewhat simplified procedure for marking cemeteries. Then he invited Walter Carl Jones to speak to the Commission. Jones was there to ask the Commission whether it was interested in supporting historical markers for Kurten. He said that there existed a privately issued marker for the Masonic Lodge and the school, but he felt that there should be an official Texas marker. It was the sense of the meeting to encourage such. Batchelor reported that the Bryan Planning and Zoning Commission by a 4 to 3 vote had approved a conditional use permit for an important structure in the East Side Historical District. She said this was the first such permit to allow the owner to live elsewhere, converting the district house to an office. She said that the decision was being appealed to the Bryan City Council. After discussion, J. Schultz moved that the Commission support the appeal. This was seconded by Sharp and approved with no dissent. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. C3 Texas Historical Commission staff (FR), 4/9/01 18" x 28" Official Texas Historical Marker with post Brazos County (Job #25500) Location: 2 blocks east of FM 2154 on Greenspraire Rd., Wellborn Subject codes: GY WELLBORN CEMETERY THE TOWN OF WELLBORN WAS FOUNDED IN 1867 ALONG THE HOUSTON AND TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD LINE. BY 1874, WITH THE BURIAL OF TWO- YEAR -OLD NEWTON FARQUHAR, A CEMETERY WAS IN EXISTENCE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY. A REFLECTION OF WELLBORN'S HISTORY, THE BURIAL GROUND CONTAINS THE GRAVES OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, INCLUDING BROTHERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS THOMAS HARVEY AND JOHN HORACE ROYDER; VETERANS FROM ARMED CONFLICTS DATING BACK TO THE CIVIL WAR; BRAZOS COUNTY PIONEERS; t AND MEMBERS OF FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, IDENTIFIED BY THE DISTINCTIVE SYMBOLS ON THEIR TOMBSTONES. (2001) Please check one and sign: I approve this text as written. Please consider the revisions as noted on this copy. Signed: lb` 1 David Gerling - Agenda 10 -8 -01 and minutes 9 -10 -01 Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @lib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 9/30/01 2:43PM Subject: Agenda 10 -8 -01 and minutes 9 -10 -01 Below are the September minutes and October agenda. Hope to see you on the 10th. Charles BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 October 2001 Meeting Agenda The September 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, October 8, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the September 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Millican Family marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker _E 2992 T. - HistoricaLPreservation Conference -= -L F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business fi ..� K * NoaN — Ste, A. Archaeology Committee report Q�" a �(� e - B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report D. 2001 DSA packet E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: November 12 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, Sept. 10, 2001 The sixth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 10, 2001 in the county Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. i"" Present were Lynch, Parrott, Page, Batchelor, Van Riper, C. Schultz, Hitchock, J. Schultz, Mayo, 13avid Gerling - Agenda 10 -8 -01 and minutes 9 -10 -01 Page 2 and Howard. The minutes for 14, 2001 were approved. (11. Under unfinished business the Chair reported that the marker application for the High Prairie Place had been turned down. In its place Dan Williams has offered a new draft written around "The Millicans." This was distributed and the Chair asked for comments. The Wellborn Cemetery marker has been approved and paid for. There was nothing new on the Bethel Cemetery marker application or about the Interurban replacement marker. The 2002 historical preservation conference will be at Abilene. A marker for the LaSalle Hotel is being cast. J. Schultz said that there was need for historical photos of important College Station buildings, to be used in the new brochure. Morgan said that he was working with the Student senate on commemoration of the first football broadcast. Under new business Lynch reported on the well - developed plans for an Archaeology awareness Month during October, with a special heritage fair on Oct. 14. He requested financial aid. Page moved that up to $1,000 be authorized out of 2000 -2001 funds for the sponsoring agency, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. This was seconded and approved. Batchelor moved that any remaining 2000 -2001 funds be granted to the Brazos Heritage Society for use in historical preservation activities. This was seconded and approved. There was some discussion of educational activities, but no formal report. Page reported several activities of the Markers Committee. There is work in the Cushing building on a women's display; the University is looking for memorabilia. There will be a celebration in Millican on Oct. 7. Children from St. Michael's School are decorating the Victorian dollhouse in the Bryan Library to portray a late 19th century football game. The Afro - American Museum group is preparing calendars for fund - raising. Linda Houck from Burleson is working on a marker for John Mitchell, who represented Burleson and Brazos counties in the legislature at the time of the TAMU founding. Horticultural professor McWilliams is working on a history of trees in the area. The Chair said that Cindy Conte was interested in a possible marker for the Barker family homestead near Peach Creek. C ly The Chair then presented the attached resolution concerning the heritage activities of former Commission member Ruth W. Peattie, prepared by Commission member Sam Sharpe. After discussion, Van Riper moved approval. This was seconded and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Attachment: Sharp Resolution Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary L L Davidaerling - 2001 -2002 BCHC Budget Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <ROpersteny @aol.com >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <Hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 10/9/01 7:58AM Subject: 2001 -2002 BCHC Budget At our meeting last week I was asked to send each of you a copy of the budget request that I submitted to the County for this new fiscal year that runs October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002. A copy is included below. I am sorry that some of the formatting was lost, but I am sure that you will be able to figure it out. Judge Jones and the County Commissioners approved the request so we will have the $3300 that was requested. For those of who were unable to make the meeting last night, I will let you know that the allocations to the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History and the Brazos Heritage Society were requested by me, and the $1000 checks were issued and sent to those two agencies. We ended the year with a positive balance of a little over $30.00. Brazos County Historical Commission Budget Request for 2001 -2002 1 Communication -- postage, envelopes, etc. $100.00 I have begun to distribute meeting agendas and copies of minutes Of previous meetings to most members via email rather than regular postage so there will be a slight decrease in distributing those items. I will have to purchase more envelopes and stamps this year and expect that I will have to send copies of at least one marker application. In previous years I have actually spent over $100 on communication, I will leave the amount requested at the pervious level. 2. Markers and marker dedication ceremonies -- printing marker programs, paying for one marker or a portion thereof for which no other party can be identified to pay, and other expenses related to markers and marker dedication programs $1200.00 c 3. Travel expenses to conferences -- payment of registration, transportation, meals, and hotel expenses for elected delegates, to the annual historic preservation conference of the Texas Historical Commission and occasionally to other appropriate conferences. $1000.00 4. Education -- various expenses associated with the work with schools and other organizations in Brazos County to enhance the knowledge of school students and the general citizens of the of the history and heritage of Brazos County. We now have two members who are active in promoting the history of Brazos David Gerling - 2001 -2002 BCHC Budget Page 2 County in the schools and need to support them with supplies gitor and other materials for workshops for teachers and for educational trunks $1000.00 Total $3300.00 L L • • • David Gerling - November BCHC meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ©lib-gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott©acmail.blinncol.edu>, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz©earthlink.net>, <Hpmayo©juno.com>, "Bill Page" <BPAGE©lib-gw.tamu.edu>, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ©lib-gw.tamu.edu>, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D-baum©tamu.edu>, <gendron©tca.net>, <cjbatchelor©yahoo.com>, <morganwhoward©yahoo.com> Date: 10/22/01 8:52AM Subject: November BCHC meeting PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MATERIAL IS BEING SENT TO YOU EARLY. I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN October 29- NOVEMBER 10. THUS I AM SENDING THE AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER AND THE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER TO YOU NOW SO YOU WILL HAVE THEM BEFORE THE MEETING. BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 November 2001 Meeting Agenda The November 2001 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, November 12, 2001 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the October 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. Millican Family marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker E. LaSalle Hotel marker application F. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report D. 2001 DSA packet E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, September 2, October 14, and November 11, 2002. Note: April and November dates subject to change depending upon dates of Spring Break and possible closing of the Courthouse on Veteran's Day. BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, Oct. 8, 2001 4 %► The seventh regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was 1 bavid &erling - November BCHC meeting Page 2 called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:10 p.m., Oct. 8, 2001 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were Page, C. Schultz, Van Riper, Gendron, Lynch, Gerling, J. Schultz, and Baum. Susan Street was a visitor. The minutes for Sept. 10 2001 were approved subject to including the date. Under unfinished business, several noted that the marker proposal for the Millican Family needs editing. The Wellborn Cemetery marker is here and plans are under way for a dedication. There is nothing new on the Bethel Cemetery marker proposal. Gerling said the location of a new Interurban marker was still uncertain. The Chair said that the La Salle Hotel marker text had been approved, but no money as yet forthcoming; he would contact the city of Bryan for possible support. J. Schultz said that more old pictures of notable College Station houses were needed to complete the brochure in process. Under new business Lynch reported that the Oct. 14 festival subsidized by the commission was developing well, with particularly good Czech and Polish exhibits, etc. J. Schultz said some educational projects were in the mill, but nothing specific yet. The Chair requested possible items for inclusion in the 2001 DSA packet. St. Michael's Academy is continuing its turning of the library dollhouse into a setting for a 19th century football game, according to Page. Asked about the budget, the Chair said that he had requested $3,300 again from the County for 2001 -2002. He said we spent all but a few dollars of the 2000 -2001 appropriation. Page noted that a graduate student was hoping to develop a thesis on tenant farmers and could use reference help. Invited to speak, Ms. Sweet requested possible help in designing a project to photograph all county headstones and development of supporting materials for future genealogical purposes, and this generated some discussion but no conclusions as yet. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary CC: <ROpersteny @aol.com> • • 411 David Gerling - January meeting information Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> kr. To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 1/3/02 12:29PM Subject: January meeting information Here are the agenda for the January 2002 meeting with a note of the dates for all of the 2002 meetings and the minutes of the November 2001 meeting. I will look forward to seeing all of you in a few days. Charles BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 January 2002 Meeting Agenda The January 2002 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, January 14, 2002 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the November 2001 meeting 4. Unfinished Business i ^ A. High Prairie Place marker application— : = ! / - ' •'`'t , } B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application • —41,01 C rK — / E� c 1`' —c C. Bethel Cemetery marker application No D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker — o� E. Texas Historical Preservation Conference, ilene, 18 -20, 21. F. LaSalle Hotel marker application — 4..,.�� Ap G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Businesses n A. Archaeology Committee report Ocr;t , 1 l B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report ✓ D. 2001 DSA packet ✓ l E. Other New Business if— r- ate& -r ikajo 6. Correspondence of the Chair- 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: February 11, March 1:i pring Break begins March 11), April 8, May 13, September 9, October 14, and November 11, 2112 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION November 12, 2001 The eighth regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2001 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m. in the County Commissioner's meeting room in the David Gerling - January meeting information Page 2 Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were Batchelor, Page, Mayo it ock, Lynch, Gerling, Gendron, Howard, Van Riper, and C. Schultz. The minutes for Oct. 8 2001 343 pproved. Under unfinished business, the Chair reported no new developments about the Millican Family marker, the Wellborn Cemetery marker, or the Bethel Cemetery marker applications. The Interurban Railway replacement marker was awaiting installation. The Chair said that the Maddox Interests said they would pay for the La Salle Hotel marker and arrange for its installation. There were no developments on the county historical brochure except that Van Riper brought some photographs of College Station historical houses for possible inclusion. For the Archaeology Committee Lynch distributed copies of the Slavic Heritage Day celebration on Oct. 14, 2001 and hosted by the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History. There was no report for the Education Committee. Page said a first edition pictorial calendar of the Afro - American National Heritage Society was at the printer. He said that the Society was almost certain to receive the land originally occupied by the old Washington School. The Chair said that the DSA packet was due early -by Dec. 15 -and members should get relevant information to the Chair quickly. Under new business there was discussion of the renaming of portions of Villa Maria and Briarcrest Avenues. Batchelor moved that the city of Bryan be advised that the Villa Maria designation has important historical connections and should be preserved. This was second and approved. Gendron said he would represent the Commission at a relevant meeting the next day. In response to a request from Pat Hiler on behalf of the Children's Museum for $500 to repair certain light fixtures, it was the sense of the meeting that the Commission was currently in no position to commit funds for this purpose at this time, and suggested that the Museum approach the Brazos Heritage Society for the funds. Page said that information about the origin of the ornamental grillwork on the TAMU buildings of the thirties was being sought. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper, Secretary CC: <ROpersteny ©aol.com> coo L Lir 71 David Gerling - February 2002 meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 2/4/02 10:12AM Subject: February 2002 meeting Below are the minutes of the January meeting and the agenda for the February meeting. BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION ter January 14, 2002 The first regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2002 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m., January 14, 2002 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX Present were Opersteny, Mayo, Gerling, Batchelor, Van Riper, C. Schultz, Sharp, J. Schultz, Lynch, and Gendron. Under unfinished business, the Chair reported that the marker proposal for High Prairie Place was being redesigned as a marker for William Templeton Millican, with Dan Williams as the applicant. The Wellborn Cemetery marker has been received, with the dedication scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on the coming February 9. There was nothing new about the Bethel Cemetery marker or the Interurban Railway replacement marker. The Chair asked members to consider interest in attending the state Preservation Conference at Abilene, April 18 -20, 2002. There was nothing new about the LaSalle Hotel marker. J. Schultz said the county historical brochure still needed some more College Station building pictures. Under new business, Archaeology Chair Lynch reported that planning was under way for another October celebration with a suitable ethnic basis. There was no report for Education Committee or the Historical Markers and Research Committee. The Chair said that, as we had not had enough special activities last year to qualify for a DSA award, he had not made any application for same. There was then a discussion of the need for a marker for the Ursuline Academy, which was reaching its 100th birthday. Mayo agreed to chair a committee to provide a first draft of a proposal. J. Schultz advised the commission of a new proposal to prepare a commercial history of Brazos County. After agreeing on March 18 for that month's meeting, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 4 111, February 2002 Meeting Agenda The February 2002 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, February 11, 2002 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA I David..Gerling - February 2002 meeting Page 2 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the January 2002 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. High Prairie Place marker application B. Wellborn Cemetery marker application C. Bethel Cemetery marker application D. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker E. Texas Historical Preservation Conference, Abilene, 18 -20, 2002 F. LaSalle Hotel marker application G. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report D. 2002 DSA program changes E. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment Future meeting dates: March 18 (Spring Break begins March 11), April 8, May 13, September 9, October 14, and November 11, 2002 CC: <ROpersteny ©aol.com> David Gerling - March 18, 2002 meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 3/11/02 1:15PM Subject: March 18, 2002 meeting Below you will find the Agenda for our meeting next Monday, March 18 and the Minutes of our February 11, 2002 meeting. I shall look forward to seeing all of you in a week. Charles BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 March 2002 Meeting Agenda The March 2002 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, March 18, 2002 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA •-1. Call to order by the chair „ 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the February 2002 meeting 4. Unfinished Business — � IL I r ✓A, application �� / d ' - 7� B. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker -- ✓ C. Texas Historical Preservation Conference, Abilene, April 18 -20, 2002 _ . /V ✓D. LaSalle Hotel marker ✓E. Brazos County historical brochure ,/ 5. New Business iA. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report �{ �- n Al 0 f D. Ursuline Academy marker OS� ✓E. Brazos County Marker granite found -what to do with it ry ",,A54 , F. Other New Business 0-61+ OS 2 ' /6. Correspondence of the Chair , -7. Adjournment , % Future meeting dates: April 8, May 13, September 9, October 14, . • Iovemb-r 11, 2002 ; -' .� BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, Feb. 11, 2002 The second regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2002 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p. m. February 11, 2002 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were Mayo, Page, Hitchcock, Opersteny, Gendron, C. Schultz, Van Riper, Lynch, and J. David Gerling - March 18, 2002 meeting Page 2 Schultz. The minutes for January 14, 2002 were approved. Under unfinished business, the Chair noted that the Wellborn Cemetery marker dedication on Feb. 9 was well attended. He said there was nothing new about the High Prairie marker, the Bethel Cemetery marker, or the Interurban replacement marker. The Chair said he would check again about the payment for the LaSalle Hotel marker. The historical brochure is still hoping for more pictures out of the past. Under new business, there was no report from the Archaeology, Education, and Markers and Research Committee. The Chair said that the Historical Commission had ended its 18- category checklist format for judging Distinguished Service Awards in favor of a more general approach. Under other new business Page noted work on a new Cushing Library exhibit titled "Women at A &M." He also suggested the need for an Air Base marker. The Chair reported that the Texas Historical Commission has issued a questionnaire asking for the location of World War II military installations and offices. He will send members a copy of the questionnaire for such information as they might provide. The Chair said he had been advised by Morgan Howard that the Student Senate would take up sponsorship of the marker for the first football broadcast from TAMU in 1921. The Chair passed around a copy of a new statewide heritage program plan ( "Preserving Our Heritage: A Statewide Plan for Texas," 36 pp. Jan. 2002.) Mayo reported that the OSR marker had been damaged; the District Engineer will be advised. J. Schultz provided May with an Ursuline Academy file. She then showed Commission members some commercial local histories, and outlined a possible effort aimed at Brazos County, which would be undertaken by a firm known as the Historical Publications Network at no cost to us or the Heritage Society. It was the sense of the meeting that this should be undertaken. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary CC: <ROpersteny @aol.com> David Gerling - April meeting Page 1 From: "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib - gw.tamu.edu> To: <tparrott @acmail.blinncol.edu >, <RWPeattie @aol.com >, < Dgerling @ci.college- station.tx.us >, < Mhitchcock @ci.college- station.tx.us >, <julieschultz @earthlink.net >, <hpmayo @juno.com >, "Bill Page" <BPAGE @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, "Charles Schultz" <CSCHULTZ @Iib- gw.tamu.edu >, <Bvmnh @myriad.net >, <D- baum @tamu.edu >, <gendron @tca.net >, <cjbatchelor @yahoo.com >, <morganwhoward @yahoo.com> Date: 4/1/02 11:04AM Subject: April meeting BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1200 Goode Street College Station, TX 77840 itr April 2002 Meeting Agenda The April 2002 meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission will be held on Monday, April 8, 2002 in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room in the Brazos County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. Enter through the 26th Street entrance, go through the security gate, and turn right. Parking is available on 26th street as well as in the lot across 26th Street from the courthouse. MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to order by the chair 2. Introduction of guests 3. Approval of the minutes of the March 2002 meeting 4. Unfinished Business A. William Templeton Millican marker application B. Bryan - College Interurban Railway replacement marker C. Texas Historical Preservation Conference, Abilene, April 18 -20, 2002 D. LaSalle Hotel marker E. Brazos County historical brochure 5. New Business A. Archaeology Committee report B. Education Committee report C. Historical Markers and Research Committee report D. Ursuline Academy marker E. Brazos County Marker granite found -what to do with it F. Other New Business 6. Correspondence of the Chair 7. Adjournment I Future meeting dates: May 13, September 9, October 14, and November 11, 2002 BRAZOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes, March 18, 2002 t The third regular meeting of the Brazos County Historical Commission in the year 2002 was called to order by Chair Charles Schultz at 7:05 p.m., March 81, 2002 in the County Commissioners' meeting room in the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan, TX. Present were C. Schultz, Van Riper, Opersteny, Gendron, Sharp, Batchelor, Gerling, Hitchcock, Mayo and Lynch. The minutes for Feb.11, 2002 were approved. I 11". There was nothing new concerning the Millican (HP Place) marker application or the Interurban y replacement marker. The chair distributed a proposed text for the LaSalle Hotel marker for David Gerling - April meeting Page 2 review. He was asked to check the proper spelling of "Wistar" (Howell middle name) and to ask if the word "directly," relating to the railroad could be deleted. There was nothing new about the brochure. The Chair said there was probably enough money for two delegates to the Preservation Conference at Abilene on April 18 -20. C. Schultz and Batchelor were nominated, and on a motion of Gerling, duly seconded, they were approved as our delegates. edge Under new business there were no reports for Archaeology, Education, or Research. Mayo said he now has the basic material to prepare a marker application for the Ursuline Academy. He also reported that the OSR marker, which he last had seen bent, was now gone; he will check its whereabouts with the Texas DOT. He added that he had found the lost granite Brazos County marker in a Texas DOT storage yard on the Old Hearne Road. It was the sense of the meeting that the County should be asked to claim it, and Batchelor moved that, pending a more appropriate space, that the stone be located at the Of Brazos Center. This was seconded and approved. The chair reported that he had received World War II information from J. Boone, F. Kochman, Jr., and H. Dethloff, which he will forward to the Texas Historical Commission. He then presented a survey questionnaire from Preservation Texas, Inc., concerning possible recommendations to the Texas legislature about statutory proposals. It was the sense of the meeting that we should support, in most cases strongly, their proposals. Paul P. Van Riper Secretary CC: <ROpersteny @aol.com>