The San Jacinto Flag Frame Type:Gold40 by 37 inches framed. This was the banner the Texans carried at one of the greatest turning points in American history. Santa Anna's army of over 6,000 men swept across Texas to Lynch's Ferry, a gathering point for retreating Texas settlers. Santa Anna led one column onto a narrow peninsula, surrounded by San Jacinto Bay and Buffalo Bayou, and set up camp. The Texas army rushed to the opportunity, marching nearly all night, and at dawn of the next
The cannon was so small that blacksmiths hammered iron scrap into cannonballs
reminded patriots that their cause was as enduring as the land they fought for
The Texas army rushed to the opportunity
The full extent of the Republic of Texas is shown with unique descriptions straight out of the Wild West - such as Extensive Prairies
became one of the most prominent American map publishers of the time working with well-known engravers to create cartographic treasures such as this detailed map of an Independent Texas
the streetcar company erected its own steam powered generator on the west side of town
There was obviously a keen interest -- and rivalry -- between cartographers of the different world powers where Texas was concerned
and the route was changed many times
The Republic of Texas circulated its own richly engraved currency for nine years
This early rare edition includes an inset of Texas North of the Red River showing the full extent of the Republic with Taos and New Mexico as part of Texas
elegantly captures the value Texans placed on their liberty
By the 1950s the streetcars were merely part of the city’s rich history
