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CUERO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
"THE EDGEVANTAGE NEWSLETTER"
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 4 • MAY 2007
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CHISHOLM TRAIL HERITAGE MUSEUM
For over seven years, the directors of the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum have been dedicated to the
development and establishment of an exemplary museum project for Cuero and South Central Texas.
Located in Cuero's National Register, "Historic Downtown Commercial District," the museum's mission is
"to preserve the ranching and western heritage of South Central Texas through interpretative exhibits,
research, and educational programs".
Support has been derived from many local, state and federal agencies, including the Texas Historical
Commission, but most recently they received a $100,000 donation from H-E-B to assist the project with
their vision of creating a ranching history museum on the ground floor of the historic Knights of
Pythias Hall, while providing community multi-use facilities on the second floor.
Work has commenced on Phase Four of the seven-phase Restoration Master Plan, created by David Hoffman,
one of Texas' most renowned preservation architects. The Cuero Development Corporation granted funds
to help restore the rear (West) façade of the museum. This will include cleaning and re-pointing the
brick, removing cinder block infill and replacing original doors and windows in the openings. The
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Visionaries in Preservation – Cuero, and the Texas Historical
Foundation have also contributed to the implementation of this restoration phase.
"Our board envisions the completed project to bolster Cuero's appeal as a destination for heritage
tourists, while enriching the educational and cultural opportunities for local citizens and visitors
alike," remarked board chairman Robert Oliver. To find out more about the Chisholm Trail Heritage
Museum or to become a member of the museum, check out:
www.chisholmtrailmuseum.org.
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PROJECT UPDATES
Park Signage: Keep Cuero Beautiful has completed the signage at the Municipal Park entrance.
Landscaping will be added soon!
Public Restroom and Alleyway: The restroom is located at 128 E. Main Street. When completed the
restroom will be handicap accessible and the façade will blend with historic downtown Cuero. Work has
begun and is progressing quickly.
Alexander Park: The park revitalization effort has been completed. Playground equipment was
installed. The basketball court has been erected as well as the baseball backstop. On April 26 a ribbon
cutting (photo left) was held at the park.
Regional Job Fair: The job fair held March 24 had area employers come and set up in the
Community Clubhouse at the Municipal Park. Although the turnout was small, several employers collected
applications on site that led to a hire!
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