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History
in a Seashell
Corpus Christi played a role in the Civil War being the only town
along such a long stretch of open beach. The Union forces occupied
Mustang Island in 1863 and actually bombarded Corpus Christi on two
occasions. Ships had to anchor offshore and have their cargo lighted
to town. In 1874 the channel was dredged to a depth of 8 feet, which
greatly increased traffic.
The most significant incident in the city's history occurred in 1919
when a hurricane struck, causing incredible damage and the loss of
an estimated 400 lives. President Harding pledged loans to cover a
massive dredging project that was completed 7 years to the day after
the storm. With the increased traffic to the port, the city doubled
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Corpus Christi,
Texas
Landmarks & Attractions
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Corpus
Christi Memorial Museum
Padre Island
National Seashore
110 miles long. The JFK Causeway connects Corpus Christi to the
island. The Visitor's Center telephone number is 391-949-8068.
Lake Corpus
Christi State Park
It's out of town about 35 miles, but that's its name. 361-547-2635
350 acres of park bordering on the 14,000-acre lake. Six miles south
of the town of Mathis off Hwy 37.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lakecorp/lakecorp.htm
Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History
The home port of replicas of Christopher Columbus' 3 ships as well
as rare artifacts of both Natural and Cultural local history. 1900
N. Chaparral 361-883-2862
The Texas State
Aquarium
Open seven days a week. 1-800-477-GULF
"[This] is a wonderful place to visit, it's on North Beach
next to the Lexington. We are soon to start construction on "Dolphin
Bay," a place for rescued and recovering dolphins. New 10 thousand
seat arena home of Division I Texas A&M Corpus Christi "Islanders."
The University is putting in it's own beach that will be completed
in August. The National Seashore 63 miles of uninterrupted beach
and you can drive all the way to Port Mansfield! (if you have a
4 wheel drive vehicle). Shore fishing is great and you can catch'em
without getting your feet wet. We have world class wind surfing,
people come from all over the world to wind surf the largest, windiest
bay in the country. World championships are held every May. Power
Boat Shoot out in June it's free and you can watch from the Bayfront.
The night life is hot on Waterstreet live music and great seafood
restaurants.... - Jim Lago, July 08, 2001
Kite Museum
Selena Museum
Asian Cultural
Museum
Port
of Corpus Christi & Harbor Bridge
Hwy 181 spans the harbor at 235 feet. Great view for people other
than the driver. Observation deck below the bridge allows visitors
to ship-watch.
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Corpus Christi,
Texas
Old Photos & Post Cards
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People Street,
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi
Cabbage
Postcard courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/ |
Mexican
Kitchen, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Prickley
Pear Cactus, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Cotton on Municipal
Wharf, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi
Chronicles
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"General
Zachary Taylor and army encamped here 1845
TE photo,
March 2003 |
Elissa
leaving Corpus Christi after Harvest
Moon Regatta
Photo courtesy Ken
Rudine, November 5, 2007 |
Corpus Christi
Tourist Information
Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce:
1201 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
(361) - 881-1800
http://www.corpuschristichamber.org/
Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitor's Bureau:
1-800-766-2322
www.corpuschristi-tx-cvb.org
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A closed theatre
in Corpus Christi
TE photo,
March 2003
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