Week Four: Accomplishments --- Info. on Coliseum & CC's Environment

One of the accomplishments I made while creating the works of my project was being able to interview somebody I wasn't exactly close too. I found out A LOT of information of the Harbor Playhouse, my second home, and now I'm finally able to say why some things are immensely historical over at the Harbor. I know the reason why there are names engraved on the chairs, I know why there's a plaque in the front of the building, I know why it is located in that very spot... the list goes on. A few things I learned about Ruthie Kalbfleisch's project on the Coliseum -- 1) A great number of events were taken place there like concerts, festivities, and plays. 2) It was demolished in the year 2010. 3) The city was supposed to build a lot more buildings in the same area but now it is just a parking lot. A few things I learned about Sabrina Chapa's project on the Environment of Corpus Christi --- 1) The refineries down here affect our environment enormously. 2) The EPA, not many people know about it, and its effects on the city. 3) It was created around 44 years ago.

Week Three: Reflection

Putting this whole project together was pretty difficult. I mean this whole journey went by so fast! Choosing a topic, visiting different places, gathering information (reading & interviewing), and then putting it all together. It also amazes me at same time because I realized how much information I was missing out on. I'm very happy knowing that this assignment was assigned to my class. I think I need to just keep on editing my video... I don't think it will be able to fit the 8-10 minute limit. Oops. Haha, sorry Mr. Martinez.

Historical Marker #3 - Nueces Hotel

I have never visited this Historical Marker until that day I took a picture next to it. I learned that it was built in the early 1900s to attract people down to Southern Texas. The hotel was known for its Peacock Alley and Tropical Garden. During the war, one of the more serious fights occurred at a Junior Coed dance in the Tropical Garden of the Nueces. It had over 200 guest rooms and was a great place to stay during the summer when most families went on vacation. Although times were hard during Hurricane season, the hotel still brought in people from all over. It represents how Corpus's development involved the entire community as well as their surrounding area. I really enjoyed visiting this historical marker because it is located downtown and I live on the Southside... sooo I don't really get to come down here that much.

Historical Marker #2 - The Harbor Playhouse

I chose this marker because it is directly associated with The Harbor Playhouse and is located inside of it. Even though this isn't exactly a "historical marker", I feel that it plays a huge factor in its history here in South Texas. Never have I ever taken a picture of this marker, let alone pay mind to it. I've constantly passed it for the past 5 years I've been involved at the Harbor and I finally understand the importance behind it. I am truly grateful to have had this opportunity to accumulate a great amount of research about this place, considering the fact that it is practically my second home. This whole journey turned out to be pack with interesting and fascinating information and junior year/summer 2014 memories.
I finally understand the meaning behind going farther and beyond the limits that were set. Once I found all the information/facts that I needed, I just kept on going. I can honestly say that I've not once had this happen to me before when dealing with a history project.. Not once. When I found information about the Playhouse that I never knew before (which happened 90% of the time... haha) I wanted to know more and more, and I promise you... it was worth it.

CC Downtown Library Experience Numero Dos

After going to the Library the first time, I realized that there was much more information I was able to retain. This time I focused on the details, unlike the last time I focused on the main events taking place at The Harbor Playhouse (my topic). I really enjoyed going to the La Retama Center Library and being able to see where and how The HP started.
The WOW: There is sooo much information! I didn't believe that I would find a lot of articles/archives from way back when but boy was I wrong! So much info. so little time.
The UGH: I wish I had more interviews/pictures from the 1950s and 60s... I also wish that there were more articles involving the entire community and their input on The Harbor Playhouse.

Week Two: Downtown CC Library Experience Numero Uno

First of all, I'd just like to say thank you to Mr. Martinez. Him assigning the class to head over to the La Retama Central Library for research was such a great idea! I love how much information/pictures I was able to pull from each of the three thick folders I found... but instead of typing EVERY detail of my experience, here are a couple of pictures! -- Which does involve Ruthie & Sab :)

Week One: Corpus Christi History Progress

These past few weeks have been a bit rocky in trying to find information on The Harbor Playhouse. Dealing with the amount that I do have, it is a good portion of what will be included in my project. I've found out a lot about The Harbor Playhouse. One thing is that it used to be called The Little Theater and so I have to look up factoids and other information under "two places". Their website and a couple of other ones have given me a few paragraphs about the theater and has really given me that push I need to complete this project. Soon I will be incorporating interviews/pictures/articles/facts and more about this wonderful place. Hope you enjoyed reading!