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History Blog: College Station incorporated 75 years ago this month
Boy, I feel dumb for missing one of the biggest anniversary dates of the year last week. Being on the College Station 75th anniversary planning committee makes it even worse!
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History Blog: World War I ended 95 years ago today
With today being Veterans Day, it's appropriate that we look back to the end of The Great War, or World War I as it's known now. The armistice was signed on Monday, Nov. 11, 1918, and was such a...
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History Blog: Masonic Lodge Hall, Rudder Center Dedications
NOTE: 2013 marks the City of College Station's 75th year as an incorporated city. In recognition, we've highlighted some interesting moments from our past. This blog was authored by Henry Mayo, a...
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CS’s oral history project preserves veterans’ stories
You probably know that the City of College Station has a lot of its history preserved in the form of documents, maps and photos. But it may surprise you that we’ve also preserved our history by...
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Digging into College Station’s past at Carter Park
Longtime residents probably know the story of Richard Carter, and some may even recall the 1986 dedication of Richard Carter Park on Brazoswood Drive near his original homestead. A veteran of the War...
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Proud history moves Lincoln Center “forever forward”
People of all ages filter through the Lincoln Recreation Center for various activities and programs, but many don’t realize the building’s historical significance. With February being National African...
View ArticleCelebrating 80 years as the best place in Texas
Friday marks the 80th anniversary of College Station’s incorporation as a city. What started as a tiny community of about 2,000 residents has grown into one of the country’s most desirable and...
View ArticleCity presents 100th historical marker to 1932 Southside home
The College Station City Council on Thursday honored the 100th residence to receive a historical marker: 603 Guernsey Street, which is owned by Chris and Emily Jane Cowen. The Cowens purchased their...
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