Dedicated to Port Lavaca, Texas - Then and Now...

 

Port Lavaca Harbor area. This area is located east of present day Commerce Street.

Swimming and Sailing in Lavaca Bay - 1909
Sailing excursions on Lavaca Bay were once quite popular with tourists and locals alike. The bayfront represented a major recreational attractional attraction. In addition to sailing, swimmming in the salt water was viewed not only as fun , but therapeutic as well. Today, little remains that would give any indication of the recreational or commerical industry that was located on the bayfront.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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