Tag: culture

Introduction As we close our series, A Step Back in Time: A Celebration of History and Culture at Heritage Park, we take a look at our final two remarkable homes, both offering another look at the rich history that defines Heritage Park and shapes modern day Corpus Christi From the Irish cultural roots preserved within…

Introduction In today’s step back in time, we will look at two architectural treasures that stand as living monuments to the city’s rich and diverse past. The Sidbury House, an exquisite example of Queen Anne Victorian elegance, and the Jalufka-Govatos House, a testament to South Texas’ multicultural heritage. Each home tells its own story of…

Introduction In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we took a look at some of the houses and people helped take Corpus Christi from a pioneer outpost to a modern city. Today, we will look at two more homes and the owners who showcase both German immigrant influence and the African-American legacy that…

Introduction In part 1 of our series we explored three historic homes that reflect the unique early history of Corpus Christi, a history that goes from pioneer times to the early 20th century. In today’s installment, we will discover two homes that reflect the growth of the city along with prominent figures who not only…