The Story Behind the San Jacinto Monument / Pasadena Channel

The history and construction behind the San Jacinto Monument. Building, design, and a behind the scenes look at the Texas monument.
Produced, shot, and edited by Chris Desmond for the Pasadena Channel

[@SuperRandom2121]

They should have this video at the museum it's very informational.

[@alcamposr.3771]

I grew up in Pasadena, so I lost count of how many times I rode the elevator to the top of the Monument as a kid and also how many times I went through the Battleship of Texas. Or how many picnics we had on the grounds. It a great time to grow up in Pasadena. Loved it! We came to Pasadena because he worked at Shell Oil.

[@rickswift2448]

Howdy Coach. How you been?

[@j.r.cruzaguirre2734]

Great documentary! I am so very honored and proud to be a native born Texan.

[@randymarsh3582]

Texas has the most interesting history over any other state. God Bless Texas!

[@gorflunk]

I grew up in Deer Park. The monument could be seen for miles around and was practically the only landmark we had for navigating, well that and the old Pasadena bank building.

[@mexicoball4687]

*RIP MEXICO AND TEXAS SOLDERS WHO DIED*

[@theamused8705]

Fascinating. I work right down the street from this monument but never knew its history.

[@TexanaTours]

A great presentation. Every Texan should watch this video

[@frednugent2310]

Wow, Mr. Spasic was my Texas history teacher in 1986👍😉. He was a teacher you never forget and was excellent at his job

[@budrodriguez904]

my great grandfather help build the monument and he was mexican.2nd generation...

[@zaxevitor]

Well done!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@richardkirk5098]

God bless Texas!

[@TXBucksnort]

What a fantastic story and wonderful part of history. Thanks.

[@Mr572u]

Thank you for this video!

[@Wendeajo]

I once overheard a very ignorant gentleman visitor who regaled a lady visitor with a couple of tales I remember to this day: one, the fossilized limestone was in fact concrete that shells were pressed into for the design...and two, the Battleship Texas once floated in the reflection pool until Hurricane Carla moved it to its present location where it was left. I had to duck into the ladies' room to laugh!! True story!!!

[@jessewilson8660]

I grew up in La Porte tx. since 1961. The road to monument was named battleground rd.to independence parkway.i guess it was too offensive to illegal aliens. Group of people wanting to change Texas and American history.this political correctness needs to go. No matter how good or bad history is it’s still our history🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

Members of both sides of my family fought with the 10th Texas calvary. I'm not positive but think someone on my moms side fought at San Jacinto. That was the first elevator I ever road in.

[@carywest9256]

@@jessewilson8660 You got that right,to hell with wokeness.

[@gabeloftus9773]

Back in 87 ,88, I use to be part of the grown crew , lots of good memories there 👍

[@t4texastom587]

God bless A L L of our Texas Independence heroes.

[@rodstarcke5423]

I never knew this monument existed until this video.

[@flaviopitanga65]

Simply wonderful. Congrats to all brave men who built it

[@tchr6798]

My gggrandfather, Gerrit Exsteen Boom, fought with Sam Houston at San Jacinto and his name is on the roll of Honor at the Monument. Gerrit also was at Goliad with the mounted cavalry and they were out looking for a crossing point at Coleta Creek as it had been a very rainy spring and the creek was running high. He and the other horsemen heard the shots during the massacre but since there was nothing that they could do, they rode on to join up with Houston, letting him know that Fannin was dead.

[@rogerioramos1841]

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[@richardkirk5098]

tchr6798 You can be proud of your family’s history.

[@shellyrichardson5612]

My gguncle, Charles Roberts and his son, Sion fought there and names are posted. Am a member of the DRT. :)

[@fullthrottlealways]

All Americans should all honor the brave Texans that fought the Mexicans and crushed them. This victory eventually yielded the 'Mexican Cession' which was basically the entire Southwestern United States. There has never been a more impactful and immense victory for our Country than here!

[@MrJohnny5555]

My Texas

[@1hillbilly]

100 million year old stone. Ok. Great monument to a great people. I noticed Samuel Houston's son standing next to Mr.Jones.

[@cobraalaniz149]

Does anyone else wonder what it's like here at night time?

[@skepticalgenious]

Wow wikipedia needs to be updated. 567 feet tall. That is amazing. It has san jacinto monument at 554 ft tall

[@ImAOnceLeo]

I went there yesterday it's rlly close by HOUSTON TX I LIVE IN HOUSTON TX!!!!!

[@Wendeajo]

WHOA! I WORKED there under Dorothy Knepper from 1967-1969 and was told the public NEVER climbed the stairs to reach the top. NEVER. I've been on the stairs and no one in their right mind would allow the public to ascend, only workers for maintenance etc. So who's lying?!?

[@KingoftheAmericas1]

How much has it sank since construction was completed?

[@Ilovewolfsalot16829AJ]

i dont even remember anything about the building lmao i just remember looking out at the top since we went there for a daycare field trip once

[@corycardwell]

It is interesting that the monument to Texas victory for independence was paid for and built by the WPA, a federal work program. Seems that many people do not appreciate or respect that this sort of thing can only be done when we work together. In today's political environment, many less historically minded texans would decry such an undertaking as socialism. Most of of our state parks and monuments such as this wouldn't be here if it were not for the CCC or the WPA.

[@Eric345]

It was build during WW2? Amazing!

[@mkworkman]

April 21: San Jacinto Day #SanJacintoDay April 21, 1836: Battle of San Jacinto. April 22, 1836: Surrender of Santa Anna to Sam Houston. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4101937446630 What was won at the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200368261088982

[@SKY-jv9ue]

A monument s/be build for the Mexican soldiers who were massacred there!

[@SKY-jv9ue]

@bigscale1 ha ha dreams come true, trumpie! Texas is Mexican today...I mean DUH!

[@ragetoca]

a 100 million year old stone? hahahahaha

[@larrylambert3426]

U would think if they going tell us about the monument they learn how to pronounce San Jacinto !

[@ianwilliams2562]

love it. someone reply to my comment please ill follow you on instagram

[@Eric345]

The battle only lasted 15 minutes. What an embarrassment to Mexico. 🇲🇽

[@briansheehan5256]

The battle lasted 18 minutes, but the killing (of Mexican soldiers) went on for hours.

[@diegomagallon321]

Attacking solders at rest that is.

[@adele2464]

The conflict between the two sides was characterized by acts of violence, including the infamous ambush of the Mexican military while they were taking a siesta. This act was deemed a terrorist act, and the conflict was not always fought with honor, as was the norm in battles of that era. Today, the influence of Mexican culture in Texas is still evident. From the food to the cowboys and architecture, as well as city names and other aspects of life in the state, Mexican heritage is deeply ingrained. It is important to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions and sacrifices made by all those involved in the historical conflict, including those of Mexican descent. Therefore, before making uninformed statements, it is recommended to conduct thorough research on the topic, including the pivotal battle of San Jacinto.

[@BayouCityImage]

Not to mention the Massicer at the Alamo! Remember the Alamo!!!!

[@modelstopia4206]

But the Mexican Army we’re ambushed while taking Siesta 💤. What’s so honorable about that? Wasn’t that considered terrorist tactics back then? I guess there are no rules in war? So we shouldn’t complain when terrorist fly planes into our buildings :( Long Live Texas

[@negativeindustrial]

Modelstopia Probably would not have used those tactics and Mexico probably would not have lost Texas had they not executed prisoners who had surrendered both at the Alamo and Goliad.

[@manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965]

That was an active war where they had shown no mercy, TWICE exacuting brave men who had surrendered. Nothing akin to terrorism. Commie

[@nunyabussiness4054]

Attacking an army in broad daylight in their camp they have barricaded can in no way be considered an ambush.

[@joshuamitcham1519]

Santa Anna massacred hundreds of Texans and burned their homes from the Rio Grande to the Ferry at San Jacinto And his army was attacked during the day,and he knew the Texans were camped...and it wasn't 500 yards away..it was more like 300 yards. He set camp knowing Houstons Army was backed up to a swollen bayou with no where to go. I guess you shouldn't even comment about history..maybe you can find a nice communism video to comment on,you'd fit right in.

[@jonpeden1]

Why in the hell did the federal government fund this?

[@moncorp1]

Did you not watch?????

[@deanmason5900]

WPA

[@amandabillings2517]

It does not represent First Nation.