Workers discover historical remnants during donated building renovations

by CJ Vetter ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2025
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Contributed photo Workers for the city of Port Lavaca removed plaster that had come loose, revealing the interior structure and steal beams currently supporting the second roof.


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