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2009 Historical Gazette The Governor’s Mansion H I S T O R I C A L GAZETT E Docents of the Governor’s Mansion Austin, Texas Volume 2, 2009 Governor Holds Open House tons pack. Mrs. Houston confided to them that it roam its halls. Governor and Mrs. Connally at the New Mansion was particularly hurtful to hear people ridiculing have decided that “Patch” Connally – the fam- her husband when the same people earlier had ily’s dachshund – will not be making the trip to August 24, 1856. Last evening Governor Eli- praised him as the “Hero of San Jacinto.” Austin. Son Mark was not at all happy with his sha Pease held an open house at the newly com- parents’ decision regarding his beloved friend. pleted Governor’s Mansion. Mrs. Pease was not The Governor’s Mansion has been home to in attendance and when asked about her where- Facts About Texas Governors many pets through the years; some common- abouts, the governor said that she was visiting • 40 governors have lived in the mansion place and others not, such as Governor O.B. relatives in Connecticut. He admitted that the • Average age at election: 47 • Oldest: Sam Houston, age 66 Colquitt’s rooster and Governor Dan Moody’s citizens of Austin were seeing Mrs. Pease’s new • Youngest: Dan Moody, age 33 deer grazing on the south lawn. home before she did. • Longest serving: Rick Perry The Allan Shivers family, however, is believed Governor Pease was obviously pleased with • Only 19 governors have been native-born to have set a record for the mere number of pets the mansion. He guided the citizens of Aus- Texans residing in the Mansion. They owned a St. Ber- tin through it much as any other proud owner • 28 governors have been lawyers nard, a boxer, a German shepherd, a Welsh terri- would. Over 500 people toured the new man- • 20 governors served in the Texas Legislature er, love birds, tropical fish, canaries and turtles. sion. Governor Pease invited his visitors to stay before their election as governor for supper and over 300 did so. Four neighbor ladies arrived on Saturday Hogg Family Menagerie Mansion Tradition morning to prepare a “Gay & Brilliant Affair.” The first meal that each governor and his or her family take at the mansion is the midday Pigs, chickens, turkeys, salads, cakes and pre- July 1, 1891. Governor James Hogg, the first meal on inauguration day. The outgoing serves were served. The governor said, “The native-born Texas governor, and his 4 children have added a new dimension to life at the Gov- governor has this meal prepared and left to table was the finest I ever saw set in Austin.” welcome the new family into the mansion. It was well after midnight before the last guest ernor’s Mansion. departed. The mansion grounds now include a croquet lawn, fish pond, vegetable garden and stable. A Texans Proud of Governor Sam Houston Resigns running ground for the children’s pony is behind Refurbished Mansion the stable. March 3, 1861. Governor April 14, 1982. The Governor’s Mansion re- Will, Ima, Mike and Tom keep dogs, cats, rab- Sam Houston has resigned opened to the public today, furnished in the bits, cockatoos, o’possums, raccoons and par- as governor of the State elegant style in keeping with its stately Greek rots. They also adopt stray or injured animals of Texas. Announcing Revival architecture. and care for them his resignation, Gover- When Governor and Mrs. William Clements Governor Hogg’s favorite pet, a red-headed nor Houston said that he moved into the mansion, they found it structur- parrot named Jane, greets him by calling “Papa” was remaining true to his ally unsound and shabbily furnished. At Gov- when the governor appears. Jane has been strong belief in maintain- ernor Clements’ urging, the state legislature known to perch on the governor’s shoulder ing the Union. appropriated $1,000,000 for renovation work. while he has his lunch. Since serving as United States senator, Sam Mrs. Clements helped form Friends of the Houston has consistently maintained that it is Governor’s Mansion to raise additional funds important to the State of Texas that it remains for furnishings and interior decoration. The in the Union. He told the press that his views $3,000,000 raised was used to restore historic on the critical situation were in conflict with state-owned pieces such as the Sam Houston the majority views of the citizens of Texas and, bed and Stephen F. Austin’s desk and to pur- therefore, the citizens would best be served by chase 19th century museum-quality antiques. another governor. Texans can be proud of their beautifully restored Mrs. Houston also revealed that the gover- Governor’s Mansion. nor’s Texas supporters and even President Lin- The public rooms of the mansion will now coln offered to help him remain in office by use remain the same throughout each new adminis- of force if necessary. Mrs. Houston believes that tration. First families may decorate the private the Governor burned Lincoln’s letter in the Li- quarters to accommodate their needs. brary fireplace. Governor Houston knew that the end was near Kids Will Be Kids UPDATE: Perry Family when, on Tuesday, the Secession Convention March 15, 1894. Governor Hogg admitted to- Moves into Mansion decreed that all state officials must sign an oath day that his children, being typical adventurous February 16, 2001. Governor Rick Perry and his of loyalty to the Confederacy. youngsters, have been unable to resist sliding family moved into the mansion after the Bushes Last evening, family friends helped the Hous- down the banister of the staircase in the man- departed for Washington and the White House. sion. A recent fall by Tom prompted the gover- George W. Bush resigned as governor on De- MANSION FIRSTS nor to put an end to such pranks by hammering cember 21, 2000, upon becoming President- nails into the banister. elect of the United States. Rick Perry was sworn SOCiaL EVent – 1856 Levee to celebrate completion in as governor later that same day. He and his of mansion during Gov. Pease’s administration. Connally Pet Left Behind wife, Anita, have two children and a beloved pet CHILD – 1860 Temple Lea Houston, born to Gov. and January 10, 1963. For the first time, the Texas dachshund. Governor Perry is the 40th governor Mrs. Sam Houston on August 12. White House will be without a family pet to to reside in the mansion. INDoor ToiLet – c 1871 Installed during the Davis administration. WEDDing – 1872 Mary Hall, Gov. Davis’ niece, Sorrow Haunts the Mansion st married George Sampson on January 31 . June 17, 1865. Newly inaugurated Governor man’s admiration of his cousin and her surpris- Gas LigHts – 1875 Installed during the Coke Andrew J. Hamilton and his family moved into ing refusal of his marriage proposal. The same administration. Kerosene lamps and candles had been the Texas Governor’s Mansion. night as the refusal, a pistol used to provide illumination. As the family moved through shot shook the Mansion and the RUnning Water – 1882 Installed during Gov. the Mansion, surveying every heartbroken young man’s body Roberts’ administration. detail of their new home, they was found in the north room – TELepHone – 1883 Installed during Gov. Ireland’s were shocked when they en- blood staining the walls. administration. tered the small north room – on Shortly after the incident, the walls were bloodstains. fearing reprisals as the de- NatiVE-Born TEXan ELECteD GOVernor According to the Mansion’s feat of the Confederacy was – 1891 Gov. James S. Hogg servants, the north room is eminent, the Murrahs abruptly ELECtriCitY – c 1900 Installed during Gov. Sayers’ haunted and has not been en- fled Texas, leaving the vacant administration. tered or cleaned since the ad- Mansion in the hands of the CentraL Heating & Air ConDitioning ministration of Governor Murrah (1863-1865). servants. Frequent reports of ghostly moans and – 1952 Installed during Gov. Shivers’ administration. The Governor and Mrs. Murrah housed their eerie activity surrounding the north room con- TELEVision Set – 1954 Installed during Gov. niece and nephew – cousins – in the Mansion tinue, causing concern among today’s residents Shivers’ administration. for some time. The servants recall the young and visitors alike. Texas Governor's Mansion Restoration Fund ó Restore a Texas Treasure Historic Texas Governor’s Mansion Burns, Arson Suspected June 8, 2008. Statement by Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry regarding the fire at the Texas Governor’s Mansion: “We are heartbroken by the fire that has ravaged the Texas Governor’s Mansion. It has not only been our home for the past eight years, but has stood as a symbol of Texas pride throughout its history. Though it can certainly be rebuilt, what Texas has lost today can never be replaced.” Texans Rally to Rebuild Governor’s Mansion The Texas Governor’s Mansion suffered significant damage in June, 2008 from arson. State elected leaders, concerned citizens, preservationists and Texans from all walks of life were horrified and saddened by the damage to ch the historic Texas Governor’s Mansion. These same Texans exas’ Front Por T tion Fund have vowed to rebuild this grand house, a symbol of Texas n Restora r’s Mansio pride and an irreplaceable part of our State’s history. Texas Governo ó Our Texas Governor’s Mansion pre-dates the Texas Capitol and is the oldest home for governors in continuous use west of the Mississippi. Elisha Pease was the first occupant; Sam Dear Citizens of Texas, Houston roamed its halls; Governor Hogg’s rambunctious The Texas Governor’s Mansion suffered significant structural and architectural children slid down the banister; President McKinley and Will damage from arson in June 2008.
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