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First United Methodist Church of Pearland
2314 N. Grand Blvd.
Methodist worship can be traced back to 1894, with the congregation was officially organized in 1898 as the Methodist Episcopal Church of Pearland.
The original frame building - shared with other denominations - was damaged in the storm of 1900 and destroyed in the hurricane of 1915. A new structure was completed in 1917.
A new sanctuary was built in 1947 with new additions since to accommodate the more than 2,000 member congregation.
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Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Depot
3501 Liberty Dr.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad built a siding switch called "Mark Belt" near here in 1883 as part of its Houston to Alvin branch rail line.
In 1893, Wilhelm von Zychlinski purchased 2,560 acres in this area which he subdivided and platted in 1894. Included in Zychlinski's subdivisions was the 273-acre townsite of Pearland.
Around 1900, the Santa Fe Railroad built a depot nearby which soon became a gathering place for settlers to meet visitors and pickup mail and supplies. Locally grown cotton, hay,
cattle, fruit and vegetables were shipped to market by railroad from the depot. Pearland's development, delayed by the devastating storms of 1900 and 1915, was sustained by the
promotion of the area as an agricultural wonderland with vital railroad access. Oil production, cattle ranching, and hay, rice and fig farming kept Pearland's growth moving forward.
Over time the railroad's importance diminished, and in 1972 depot closed. The facility was donated to the city and moved to its present site through the efforts of many citizens and
organizations. Until 2008, the depot housed the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Today, the building is awaiting repairs and renovations
after being damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008.
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Old Settler's Cemetery
State Highway 35 (Main St.) and Halik Rd.
A community graveyard was begun with the burial of pioneer Echolean C. Ackerly, who died August 11, 1894. Four years later her burial plot and surrounding
land was officially dedicated as a cemetery. Six Civil War veterans are interred in the graveyard. The cemetery contains several types of burials. The early practice of scraping the
earth over graves was followed by cement paving, gravel cover, and bricking. Styles of gravestones range from simple stone markers to tombstones featuring elaborately carved
decorations. Old Settler's Cemetery remained the primary community burial ground until 1936. It continues to serve as a reminder of Pearland's early history.
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Pearland High School, The 1937
2319 N. Grand Blvd.
A terrible storm ravaged Pearland in 1915. Among the important structures it destroyed was the town's high school. For the next 22 years, Pearland
teenagers traveled to Webster to attend classes. The long commute severely curtailed their involvement in school and community life. Despite the difficulties of farm life
and the depression years, it was important to the townspeople that they be able to educate their children in Pearland. In 1937, they approved a new school bond.
Architect Henry Stubee designed the new high school building, and the Morgan Bouiffle Construction Company of Houston erected it. Fifty-eight students attended
Pearland High School in the fall 1937. The first challenge they and their carefully assembled faculty tackled was that of accreditation. This was achieved in the school's
first year so that every Pearland graduate would have the option of going to college. The school was a focal point for social and recreational activities as well as academics.
The structure is a typical early 20th century schoolhouse made of brick veneer, a solid material built to withstand time and weather. It survives with few alterations.
Architectural features of interest include the offset central entry bay with shed dormers. A new high school was erected in 1953, and the old structure became part of the
Pearland Elementary School. The schoolhouse was designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 1999 and sits in the Pearland Old Townsite.
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Zychlinski Park
2300 block of N. Grand Blvd.
Named for the Polish nobleman who came to Brazoria County in the late 1880's and fell in love with the flowering pear trees in an area he called Pear
Land, Zychlinski Park was included in the original town site. In 1911 land developers Allison Richey established a music band and outfitted the Suburban Gardens baseball
team to promote Pearland. For nearly two generations of people of Pearland played baseball in Zychlinski Park. Old-timers have recalled long Sunday afternoons on the
sidelines and overtime games illuminated by car headlights. During the depression era, baseball in the park was a popular escape. Only World War II stopped baseball in
Zychlinski Park. Today, the park features a playground, walking trail, and a war memorial - a project of the 2005 Leadership Pearland class - dedicated to those residents
who died in the service of their country.
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Good Brews & Good Food: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse's Beer Dinner
Posted by Cheap Eats Houston
Something's a brew at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and come Tuesday, August 31, guests can see what it is for themselves.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Pearland will host a Widmer Brothers Brewing Company beer dinner. Guests can sample a variety of Widmer Brothers beers along with a laid-back five course dinner. The cost of the dinner is $30. Call in advance to make reservations. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (Pearland)
11200 Broadway, Suite 1700
Pearland, Texas 77584
(713) 436-7805
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company Beer Dinner Menu:
Warm-up:
LightSwitch Lager
First Course:
Ahi Poke
Pairing: Widmer Hefeweizen
Second Course:
Field of Greens Salad
Pairing: Dirfter Pale Ale
Third Course:
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Pairing: Broken Halo IPA
Palate Cleanser:
Sunburn Summer Brew
Fourth Course:
Grilled Burger Melt
Pairing: Deadlift Imperial IPA
Fifth Course:
Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
Pairing: Drop Top Amber Ale
After Dinner Beer:
Pickly Pear Braggot or Tatonka Stout
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