2016/06/18

It's a Brave New World ~ Social Justice Warrior

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Taken from the Urban Dictionary dot com Brownsville has a few.  They want to remove historical markers and teach history with hate. ...
2016/06/17

Early 1900s postcard from the Texas Confectionary

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In the olden days everybody knew you could find sweets of all kinds at a confectionary and get your shoes repaired at the cobblers and a ...
2016/06/09

1850 June 9 - James Stillman's Birthday

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Happy Birthday James Jewett Stillman first born child to Charles and Elizabeth Stillman on June 9th, 1850.
2016/06/08

1872 Baldwin Locomotive BBQ pit smoker built in 2000 by Balch Machine Co.

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The Balch Machine Co. built this 1872 Baldwin locomotive replica for Tito Amaya in 2000.  Gene Balch tells us it had opening lids on both...
2016/05/27

Cruise on down to the Historic Brownsville Museum for a Classic Car Show June 18th

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Happening once again and doing it like no one's business the Historic Brownsville Museum will be hosting classic and custom car enthu...
2016/05/19

c1853 ~ A Letter to the Public of Brownsville, Texas

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To the Public A BRIEF DESCRIPTION Of The TITLE TO THE LANDS Upon Which THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE IS SITUATED. For several...
2016/05/07

Open House: Webb/Martinez House 1324 E Madison St

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Don "Pepe" Joseph Webb (1850-1933) built this house at 1324 E Madison in 1906 under his supervision and according to his plan...
2016/04/06

"Yours with a Roar," Manuel King

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Brownsville says goodbye to another homegrown legend.  His father  W.A. "Snake" King    concluded corresponding letters with hi...
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2016/04/01

1950 Brownsville Music Company - Gilbert Pineda and Dan Alaniz

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Gilbert Pineda and Dan Alaniz ~ Brownsville Music Company (BMC) sent by Gil Tatar Pineda last January.  The original appears at bottom of...
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