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ALLEN HERITAGE GUILD
THANKS all involved with the repairs and painting of St. Mary Church
Dean Hansen, State Farm Insurance 972-727-9705
Sherwin-Williams Paint—Allen, Texas 972-727-9806
Adair Landscape Systems 214-212-3639
Texas Re-Done 972-679-2057
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| Sunday, June 10 1:30—3pm. Depot
Flags of
Texas will be highlighted at the annual Flag Day Celebration at the Allen Heritage Depot, 100 East Main St.,Allen, TX, from 1:30 through 3:00 PM, on Sunday, June 10, 2012. This will be the fifth year the Allen Heritage Guild has presented the festivities honoring the flags of our country, with special emphasis on flags that have flown in Texas before and after Texas was admitted as the 25th state to the United States. Plans include a formal Presentation of Colors by the Sons of the American Revolution in their 1776 uniforms. Tom Keener, well-known historian, will offer histories of the flags on display. Special guests, Congressional Representative Sam Johnson and Collin County Judge Keith Self will offer comments on their experiences connected with the US Flag. Kiwanis members will provide information about their community flag program. The Boy Scouts and Daughters of the American Revolution will also participate in the program. A flag retirement ceremony following the celebration will be conducted by the SAR Color Guard. Worn flags may be dropped off at the Depot on any Saturday before the event. The festivities are free and open to the public.
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Click here for the list of winners in the Sam Bass Day Art Contest!
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| HISTORY OF ALLEN - The Houston & Texas Central Railroad was constructed through Allen in 1872 to facilitate the transport of people and agricultural products. Allen was named for Ebenezer Allen, a former attorney general of Texas and one of the promoters of the railroad.
In 1915, the town suffered a devastating fire that destroyed most of the business district between the interurban tracts and the railroad.
Allen remained an agricultural community during the world wars and depression era.
The interurban closed in 1948 and the importance of agriculture to the economic base of Allen began to diminish after World War II.
With the relocation of high technology companies into Allen in the 1960's through the 1990's, the population has increased significantly and Allen is becoming widely known as an ideal community in which to live and work.
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Driving Tour of Allen
The Allen Heritage Guild, along with the City of Allen, the Allen Parks and Recreation Department and the Texas Historical Commission have developed a historical driving tour of Allen.
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