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Texas Archeological <br />Society (TAS) founded <br />for professional <br />and avocational <br />archaeologists and <br />began publishing <br />bulletin in 1929. <br />1928 <br />A.B. Rogers built <br />Spring Lake Hotel to <br />serve his amusement <br />park. <br />During the Great <br />Depression, the <br />industrial economy <br />suffered until the U.S. <br />became involved in <br />World War 11 <br />(1941-1945). <br />1930 <br />Hays County <br />population declined <br />for the first time to <br />14,915, and San <br />Marcos population <br />increased to 5,134. <br />First local historic <br />district created in <br />Charleston, South <br />Carolina. <br />1931 <br />TAS Bulletin noted <br />potential significance <br />of "prehistoric" sites <br />around San Marcos <br />due to rivers and <br />springs. <br />The federal Home <br />Owners' Loan <br />Corporation "redlined" <br />larger cities like Austin <br />and San Antonio based <br />on race (1935-1940). <br />1935 <br />Combs Addition <br />subdivision platted. <br />Smaller cities like San <br />Marcos used racially <br />restrictive deed <br />covenants during this <br />period.* <br />fad <br />1928 Spring Lake Hotel (Courtesy of SMPL)) <br />1928 A.B. Rogers (Courtesy of SMPL) <br />*Evidence of segregated neighborhoods can be verified <br />i using City Directories and at the County Clerk's office. <br />SAN MARCOS CULTURE & HISTORY 37 <br />