"The population of Lubbock begins to skyrocket in 1946 with the baby boom that follows the end of the war. Population increases in the area are second in the nation only to Albuquerque. "

"Russell, Your blog is impressive research.  I bet some history teachers will use this to teach or reference 20th Century history.  Will you continue to do this up to current years? "   The Lubbock Centennial Kick Off Celebration

 

 

The Beginning: Big boost is outcome when town meets gown

1908 Lees submits railroad proposal

1908 Oil believed seeping into area water well

1908 Land values top $9 per acre

1909 Railroad coming to Lubbock!

1909 Contracts awarded for hospital bulding

1909 FNB planning new building

1910 Passenger train due; will help with mail delivery

1911 FIRE!

1912 City beckons to settlers

1912 McMillian farm has county's first irrigation well

1912 Big hotel to be built

1912 Action lags for need on more sidewalks

1912 Citizens should push for county fair here

1912 Buffalo hunters will hold July reunion in Lubbock

1913 City, county officials approve street lighting

1919 Rent houses scarce in town

1920 Residents urged to keep chickens in pens

1921 Officers jail bootlegger camped in farmer's barn

1921 New city golf course readied for $1,800

1922 Original Lubbock Band working hard to improve

1922 Area crops looking better than expected

1923 Lubbock gets Tech!

1923 First Christian Church to dedicate buildings

1923 Builders set to begin work on local church

1925 Lubbock gets around the clock protection

1928 Mongomery Ward to open store

1933 Proclamation by governor closes banks in city, state