STUDYING. PEARLAND. OVER. TIME.
On The SPOT
Recovery
This section will focus on how Pearland recovered from the setbacks seen after the Storm of 1900.
The Allison-Richey Land Company
The Allison-Richey Land Company pulled out all the stops to bring customers to the Suburban Gardens, which was a model community west of the railroad tracks. Prospective buyers were treated to a round-trip on an "excursion train" and a room at the Suburban Gardens Hotel, operated by E. G. Miller. Allison-Richey also sponsored a variety of pastimes, including a band and the Suburban Gardens baseball team. More information about Pearland Baseball can be found in the "Pearland Baseball" section of the website under Pearland History.
Image Credit - Pearland Historical Society
Image of the Suburban Gardens Hotel approximately 1904
Rebuilding
After the hurricane damaged much of Pearland, the community worked together to rebuild and recover. After the mass exodus because of the hurricane, the Allison-Richey Land Company worked to repopulate and encourage new settlement. By 1914, Pearland had rebounded back to a population of 400.
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After the hurricane, most fruit trees prior to 1900 were wiped out. To rebuild economically, farmers pivoted to new crops. More specifically, Pearland farmers began planting figs. To see more about the history of figs in Pearland, visit the "Magnolia Figs" section under Pearland History.
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In 1912, Pearlanders approved a bond to build a new two story brick school building, which served as Pearland's high school for 3 years until the hurricane in 1915.
