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1901-1905 Rabbet Plane

1901 – 1905 Rabbet Plane

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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The Theiss Family by Houston History Magazine

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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History of the Akokisa Tribe

History of The Akokisa Tribe

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.

Tomball Historic Buildings Tour

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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1893 Compass Plane

Handcrafted by GR Broussard – Tomball Museum Series, Episode 1, 1893 Compass Plane From Handcrafted by GR Broussard: Ohio Tool. Co. Scioto Works compass plane. 1893-1907. Manufactured by the Ohio Tool. Co.They made two grades both of which received the Ohio tool iron. The 1st grade body was stamped Ohio Tool Co. and the 2nd …

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