Historic Plaque Project
Shiner is lucky to have a plethora of homes and properties built
in the late 1800s and early 1900s that have been well preserved
and restored. HOTS developed a program to help home-owners
research history and erect plaques that recognize their unique
place in the history in Shiner.
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Historic Downtown Shiner Flag Project
Using a flag found in the attic of a downtown business, HOTS
reproduced flags that once lined the streets of Shiner. Brass
pole-holders were already in place in the sidewalks, thanks to
our patriotic founders. With the help of the members of the
American Legion, flags are placed on federal flag days, then
stored at the Chamber of Commerce. With the help of local Boy
Scouts, more local businesses will proudly fly Old Glory along
the main streets of Shiner.
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Downtown Beauty Walk
The “Shiner Walk” and “Texas Walk” is a downtown beautification
project that the entire community of Shiner became involved with.
Antique
lamp posts, planter boxes, Texas icons, personalized pavers, and
expanded parking were added to the downtown area at 7th street.
Paver bricks to commemorate honor and memorialize people, events,
and organizations in Shiner's community and history, were used to
complete all the walkways.
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Peachtree Emporium Curators
123 E. 7th Street
Once the Wolters Bros. Dry Goods Store, this building now houses
the extensive private collection of Jean Welhausen Kaspar. The
Peachtree, which also houses a tea room/reception area, is
available for private events and parties. Contact HOTS at 594-3999
for more information.
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Wolters Museum Photo-Restoration Project
In 2009, HOTS raised funds and located a volunteer to help preserve
the large and impressive photo collection entrusted to the Wolters
Museum by families and businesses of Shiner over the years. In an
effort to preserve these valuable photos for future generations,
the collection has been saved in digital format and is now
available to the public on a museum computer. DVDs containing
several hundred vintage Shiner photos will be available at the
museum for $14.00, beginning in November, 2009. Please call Wolters
Museum for more information at 594-3774, or visit them at 306 South
Avenue I in Shiner.”
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Preserve America Designee
In 2007, Shiner became a Preserve America city! On behalf of First
Lady Laura Bush, Congressman Lloyd Doggett presented the official
Preserve America certificate. At the time, only two Texas cities
had received this prestigious award. Preserve America is a national
initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation and many other departments of the US government. ***
This program recognizes and designates communities and neighborhoods
which protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic
assets for economic development and community revitalization, and
encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic
resources through education and heritage tourism programs. To
learn more about the Preserve America program, visit
http://www.preserveamerica.gov/overview.html.
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Christmas Window Contest
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Each year HOTS puts on a holiday window decorating contest for
the businesses of Shiner. Our 2009 theme is “Winter Wonderland”,
so spend some time enjoying the beautiful decorations in Shiner
this year.
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Using a flag found in the attic of a downtown business, HOTS
reproduced flags that once lined the streets of Shiner. Brass
pole-holders were already in place in the sidewalks, thanks to
our patriotic founders. With the help of the members of the
American Legion, flags are placed on federal flag days, then
stored at the Chamber of Commerce. With the help of local Boy
Scouts, more local businesses will proudly fly Old Glory along
the main streets of Shiner.
The “Shiner Walk” and “Texas Walk” is a downtown beautification
project that the entire community of Shiner became involved with.
Antique
lamp posts, planter boxes, Texas icons, personalized pavers, and
expanded parking were added to the downtown area at 7th street.
Paver bricks to commemorate honor and memorialize people, events,
and organizations in Shiner's community and history, were used to
complete all the walkways.
Once the Wolters Bros. Dry Goods Store, this building now houses
the extensive private collection of Jean Welhausen Kaspar. The
Peachtree, which also houses a tea room/reception area, is
available for private events and parties. Contact HOTS at 594-3999
for more information.
