Continued from Part 1 which talked about saving nails, string, wood boxes, feed sacks, rubber bands and aluminum foil. Part 2: Goose wings were used for dusting and cleaning the way we use small vacuums today. Goose feathers were saved and used for pillows and for comforters. The large feathers were stripped from the stem […]
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The Smokehouse Repair Smokehouse repair at The Tomball Museum Center was performed during the summer of 2019, due to termite damage. The extensive termite damage was discovered in the Smokehouse. The smokehouse, located behind the Theis House was in desperate need of repair. In June and July 2019, a team was gathered to repair the
About the Video Handcrafted by GR Broussard – Tomball Museum Series, Episode 2, 1901 – 1905 Rabbet Plane From Handcrafted by GR Broussard: 1 1/2 inch rabbet plane manufactured by Union Factory Chapin-Stephens Co. 1901-1905. What is a Rabbet Plane A rabbet plane is, by definition, a plane designed to cut rabbets (also known as
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We had the opportunity to catch up with Clark Johnson of BSA Troop 113 about his progress repairing and restoring the WWII Memorials at the Tomball Museum Center. Clark is doing an AMAZING job, working every weekend and is ahead of schedule! Clark will be joined by some of the other members of BSA Troop
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Below is a drone video by Robert Watts of the Spring Creek County Historical Association. The video was taken August 19, 2018 above the grounds of the Tomball Museum Center located at 510 N. Pine, Tomball, Texas.
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This booklet is the culmination of a project undertaken by the Spring Creek County Historical Association in January, 1980. Funded by the Texas Committee for the Humanities, this project was designed to foster an improved understanding of and appreciation for the agricultural heritage of Northern Harris and Southern Montgomery Counties, the territory formerly designated as
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Recipe Notes Mamaw’s Sugar Cookies Rosa Haude Klein, as submitted by Lori Klein Quinn These sugar cookies bring back memories of Family Christmases at Mamaw’s house on Barbara Street. She would make these every Christmas since they were the grandchildren’s favorite. My grandparents, Rosa and A B Klein (Mamaw Papaw), had 9 children. My father
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Here is a brief video history of the Theiss Family by Houston History Magazine. The entire article, “German Settlers of NW Harris County”, was posted in July of 2016. The article is a great read and includes some voice recordings of an interview between Edwin “Butch” Theiss and author Stephanie Gomez. The video below is
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The mysterious Akokisa tribe inhabited Harris County centuries ago, navigating the creeks in 10- to 20-foot-long canoes. Precinct 4 historical programmer Monte Parks shares the history of the Akokisa tribe, their lifestyle, and where they are now. Video from the Heritage Festival Video Series, Precinct 4 Commissioner R. Jack Cagle’s Office.
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Enjoy a virtual tour of some of the Historic Buildings at the Tomball Museum complex and gain insight into the local families who settled the region. The museum complex features a collection of historical buildings significant to the Tomball area. (Tour given by Lynn McCoy, Tomball Museum Center, Spring Creek County Historical Association). Video from
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