This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Beulah's Aftermath Shapes South Padre Island Recovery
South Padre Island endured major damage from Hurricane Beulah with numerous hotels and businesses wrecked or flooded. The island’s recovery began as residents returned to assess losses, aided by SBA loan programs and nationwide sympathy. Reconstruction plans were developed over weeks before visible progress appeared.
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EL Padre Resort
South Padre Island
Texas
Gulf
South Texas
Beulah
Sea Island Resort Motor Hotel
Coast Guard
Eighth Coast Guard District
New Orleans
Kielmann
United States