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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 17:46:01 GMT -5
Well, I finally made the 17 mile journey from my home in New Braunfels, to the town of Seguin which is, of course, named in honor of Tejano patriot and Alamo messenger, Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.  |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 17:52:11 GMT -5
FROM THE GUIDEBOOK: Seguin is small enough to have a friendly feeling - a town where tree-lined streets are graced by Queen Anne mansions, charming bungalows and other comfortable homes. This is a community of neighborhoods where families live among people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. Here good public schools are a proud tradition. And a fine park stretches along the beautiful Guadalupe River.  Trickling tributary of the Guadalupe River in Seguin. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 17:53:36 GMT -5
 Open parkland in Seguin, Texas. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:00:26 GMT -5
 The historic Texas Theater in downtown Seguin. (425 N. Austin St.) Opened in 1929 as a movie-house during Seguin's oil boom, it is currently being converted into a local stage theater. The films "The Great Waldo Pepper" and "Raggedy Man" include scenes filmed here. The storefront next door to the theater with the green awning is the Seguin Visitors Bureau where I picked up the pamphlets. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:05:24 GMT -5
 THE SEBASTOPOL HOUSE, located at W. Court and Erkel Before the Civil War, a team of slaves built this remarkable concrete house. Experimenting with concrete for houses and public buildings, Seguin was known at the time as the "Mother Of Concrete Cities". |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:05:57 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:07:27 GMT -5
 This lovely old mansion is currently being renovated into a bed and breakfast. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:08:33 GMT -5
 Downtown Seguin street scene. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:09:38 GMT -5
 The Aumont Hotel in the Historic District of Seguin. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:31:53 GMT -5
 The historical district of Seguin, near Austin and Court Streets. ( The courthouse can be seen on the left in the distance surrounded by trees.) |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 26, 2008 18:34:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics Nef! Never did make it there when I went to texas but it sure is good to see.
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:36:33 GMT -5
 The Heritage Museum, 114 N. River St. Currently undergoing renovation, most of the exhibits of early Texas pottery, weapons and artifacts were closed to public view. When the Museum reopens in a couple of months, the second story exhibit hall and theater will be something to see. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:40:04 GMT -5
 -Central Park, Seguin- The traditional heart of the city, much like the plazas of old Mexico. It is home to the Juan Seguin statue by Erik Christianson, and many historic markers. |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 26, 2008 18:40:56 GMT -5
Did Juan Seguin ever reside there during his lifetime?
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:44:32 GMT -5
 This should be of interest to RebAl. Standing in Central Park is a monument to Seguin native Colonel John Ireland, CSA. The monument honors not only Colonel Ireland, but all of Texas' honored Confederate dead. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:45:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics Nef! Never did make it there when I went to texas but it sure is good to see. Glad that you are enjoying them, Greg. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:58:04 GMT -5
 Nefarious Ned in front of the Juan Seguin Statue in Central Park, Seguin. |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:59:10 GMT -5
Following are details of the Juan Seguin Statue:  |
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 18:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by neferetus on Mar 26, 2008 19:00:30 GMT -5
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