Corpus Christi - Williams, Scott
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Latin for Body of Christ, Corpus Christi has grown from a Spanish fort into a popular vacation destination, military town, and thriving seaport. Legend has it that Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda discovered and named Corpus Christi Bay in 1519. Henry L. Kinney, a trader who arrived in the area around 1838, is credited with starting the trading post that eventually grew into one of Texas's largest cities and became home to one of the nation's busiest ports. This Sparkling City by the Sea balances growth and industry with an appreciation for the air, water, and wildlife that attract…mehr

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Latin for Body of Christ, Corpus Christi has grown from a Spanish fort into a popular vacation destination, military town, and thriving seaport. Legend has it that Spanish explorer Alonso Álvarez de Pineda discovered and named Corpus Christi Bay in 1519. Henry L. Kinney, a trader who arrived in the area around 1838, is credited with starting the trading post that eventually grew into one of Texas's largest cities and became home to one of the nation's busiest ports. This Sparkling City by the Sea balances growth and industry with an appreciation for the air, water, and wildlife that attract both sportsmen and environmentalists. Corpus Christi is a bilingual, bicultural community that embraces both its Mexican and American roots. Enjoy the rich history of Corpus Christi in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.
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In this collection of vintage-photograph postcards, Scott Williams explores the city's past.