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was built for the Texas Centennial in 1836, and would make a matched
set, if it were placed next to the San
Jacinto Monument. Complete with its own reflecting pool and block
accents of the same oolitic limestone, the structure resembles a modern
dog-trot cabin, with the exhibits conveniently separated by gender
appeal. On the right are MANLY things: arrowheads, fossils, frontier
firearms, and captured weapons from the Two World Wars. Sometimes
it makes one wonder if wars are fought just to fill our museums. The
jewel in the crown of course, is the "Come
and Take It" cannon. One can actually lay ones sweaty palms
on it and can see that the muzzle is as large as a half-dollar. Also
included is a replica, which only slightly resembles the real thing.
There are three! German machine guns that Gonzalan Soldiers Came and
Took, although it is doubtful the Germans issued an invitation, on
a flag or otherwise. These resemble the ones Gary Cooper took out
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Gonzales
Memorial Museum Monument
Photo courtesy Sarah
Reveley, 2007 |
The restrooms
are clean and this is a good time to give a donation for the upkeep
of the building. Donations can be placed in the ammunition box outside
the restroom. Nothing makes one feel like one's participating as parting
with a few dollars.
The other side has things that traditionally appeal more to women,
although we put ourselves at risk, saying such things. China, glassware,
old dresses modeled by circa 1975 mannequins, and baby clothes from
the nineteenth century could well appeal to modern boys, but we doubt
it. The air conditioning also works better on this side.
1936 style murals decorate both sides and show that this was once
a library.
Make sure this is one of your stops. Tuesday through Saturday 10-12
and 1-5. Sundays 1-5.
Summer, 1999
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