INDUSTRY WEST END HISTORICAL SOCIETY

INDUSTRY, TX

Blinn College – Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium (Brenham, Texas) Historic Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. The Rustic style building was constructed 1938-40 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The gym was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as a contributing resource to the Blinn College Historic District (NRHP District No. 90000446). Blinn College is a public junior college with its main campus in Brenham, Texas. Blinn College was founded as the Mission Institution in 1883 by the Southern German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1889 the name was changed to Blinn Memorial College in honor of the Rev. Christian Blinn. Washington County created a public junior college district in 1937 and Blinn College became the first county-owned junior college district in Texas.
Blinn College – Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium (Brenham, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Industry West End Historical Society (IWHS) is a nonprofit organization located in Industry, Texas. Founded in 2002, the organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the area. The Society’s mission is to educate the public about the vibrant and interesting history of Industry, Texas and its surrounding communities.

IWHS is comprised of dedicated volunteers who work hard to collect, preserve, and share the history of the area. The Society hosts numerous events throughout the year including the annual Fall Festival and the Annual Christmas Home Tour. IWHS also offers a number of educational programs for students of all ages.

The Society’s collection includes a wide range of artifacts and memorabilia from the area. These include photographs, newspaper clippings, books, maps, and oral histories. The Society also maintains a research library and an archive of family histories.

The Industry West End Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the heritage of the area. It serves as a great resource for both local residents and visitors. With its dedication to preserving the past and educating the public, IWHS is ensuring that the history of the area will not be forgotten.

INDUSTRY WEST END HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in INDUSTRY TX. US MID #8404801152

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Blinn College – Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium (Brenham, Texas) Historic Marie Heineke Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. The Rustic style building was constructed 1938-40 as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The gym was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 as a contributing resource to the Blinn College Historic District (NRHP District No. 90000446). Blinn College is a public junior college with its main campus in Brenham, Texas. Blinn College was founded as the Mission Institution in 1883 by the Southern German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1889 the name was changed to Blinn Memorial College in honor of the Rev. Christian Blinn. Washington County created a public junior college district in 1937 and Blinn College became the first county-owned junior college district in Texas.
Blinn College – Main Building (Brenham, Texas) Historical marker for the old Main Building on the campus of Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. The plaque states: Blinn College. Founded as "Mission Institute", March 28, 1883. Methodist affiliated. 1887 gift of Rev. Christian Blinn of New York built main hall. Name was changed 1889 to Blinn Memorial. This main building erected 1906. Became junior college, 1927. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1965
Austin County Courthouse (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas. The Modern style courthouse was constructed in 1961 to replace the County’s 1888 courthouse that burned in 1960. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 (NRHP No. SG100009510).
Austin County Courthouse (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas. The Modern style courthouse was constructed in 1961 to replace the County’s 1888 courthouse that burned in 1960. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 (NRHP No. SG100009510).
Austin County Courthouse (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas. The Modern style courthouse was constructed in 1961 to replace the County’s 1888 courthouse that burned in 1960. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 (NRHP No. SG100009510).
Austin County Courthouse (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas. The Modern style courthouse was constructed in 1961 to replace the County’s 1888 courthouse that burned in 1960. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 (NRHP No. SG100009510).
Austin County Courthouse (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, Texas. The Modern style courthouse was constructed in 1961 to replace the County’s 1888 courthouse that burned in 1960. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023 (NRHP No. SG100009510).
Old Austin County Jail (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Jail in Bellville, Texas. The jail was in use from 1896 to 1982. The Romanesque Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1976. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP District No. 80004074).
Old Austin County Jail (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Jail in Bellville, Texas. The jail was in use from 1896 to 1982. The Romanesque Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1976. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP District No. 80004074).
Old Austin County Jail (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Jail in Bellville, Texas. The jail was in use from 1896 to 1982. The Romanesque Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1976. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP District No. 80004074).
Old Austin County Jail (Bellville, Texas) Historic Austin County Jail in Bellville, Texas. The jail was in use from 1896 to 1982. The Romanesque Revival style building was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1976. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 (NRHP District No. 80004074).
Neely Building (Bellville, Texas) Neely Building (Bellville, Texas)

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INDUSTRY WEST END HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 218
INDUSTRY
TX
78944

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MID # 8404801152
Name INDUSTRY WEST END HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742392081
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.987746, -96.493473
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 760400
US Census Block: 2054