Alpha Roofing: The History Of Salado

Improved Essays
A picturesque village in Bell County, Salado is situated near Interstate 35 between Austin and Waco. At Alpha Roofing, we welcome the opportunity to visit Salado and provide our services to local homeowners and business owners. We offer a variety of services, including the installation of commercial roofs, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, gutters, siding and skylights as well as roof and chimney repairs, damage inspections, metal fabrication and maintenance plans.

(-- removed HTML --) The History of Salado (-- removed HTML --)
Little in Salado's history can be considered customary for a frontier town in Texas. Early pioneers arrived in 1834, but they abandoned the area about two years later. The first permanent settler, Archibald Willingham,
…show more content…
The cattle drives following the Chisholm Trail began passing through the area in 1866 and continued to boost Salado's economy until 1885. In 1867, Salado decided to incorporate for the sole purpose of building a bridge to span Salado Creek. By 1884, Salado had 14 stores, three cotton gins, seven churches, two hotels and 900 people. However, the railroads bypassed the town, the cattle drives ended and the population of Salado dwindled. By 1914, only 400 people remained, and by 1950, there were only about 200 people still living in …show more content…
Small specialty shops abound, restaurants run the gamut from barbeque to pizza, lodging can be found in historic homes or modern hotels, recreational activities are plentiful and there are several places to enjoy a craft beer, a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or live music. Alpha Roofing provides quality services to all of these special businesses as well as local homeowners.

• Residential: Popular residential services include the inspection of roofs for storm damage, roof repairs, siding installation, chimney repairs, asphalt shingle installation and gutter installation.
• Commercial: Metal fabrication is frequently requested by property owners in Salado who need custom trims or accessories for their roofs. Flat roof replacement is also a common need in Salado.
• Emergency Repairs: An emergency roof repair can prevent damage to a building's furnishings, roof decking, wall studs, floors or rafters.
• Metal Roof Installation: Metal roofs continue to grow in popularity among residential and commercial property owners.
• Maintenance Programs: Professional maintenance can increase the life of a roof and decrease the potential need for costly repairs. Maintenance plans offer an economical way to secure the preventive maintenance needed for a healthy

Related Documents

  • Great Essays

    Delynna Johnson History 108 Chapter 2 There were two European settlements first created in the New World; the first being Jamestown. It was founded on May 14, 1607, and there were 100 members of a joint venture called the Virginia Company. These people founded the first permanent English settlement in North America on the banks of the James River. The second settlement was Plymouth; founded on September of 1620.…

    • 1933 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Improved Essays

    21 year old Dylann Roof opened fire one Wednesday night at historical Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Before opening fire, Roof spent an hour inside the church attending a prayer meeting with his soon to be victims. Witnesses say Roof stood up suddenly and said he was there to “shoot black people”, and that’s when he began to shoot. Other statements witnesses say Roof said were: “You’ve raped our women, and you are taking over the country… I have to do what I have to do.” Eight people died at the scene.…

    • 853 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Asheville Research Paper

    • 602 Words
    • 3 Pages

    A permanent settlement was established and in 1797 the area received its name, Asheville, in honor of the Governor Samuel Ashe (Asheville Now). In 1828 the Buncombe Turnpike was completed after four year of labor which helped the economy of the area and also marked the period of the first African American migration to North Carolina as workers for the construction (History Timeline of Asheville). This turnpike attracted many wealthy vacationers who began to build summer homes in Western North Carolina. The railroad arrived in 1880 and the population of Asheville doubled less than three years after the arrival of the first train (United States).…

    • 602 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    How Did Roanoke Fail

    • 904 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The first attempt to settle in America was in a settlement called Roanoke by an English explorer named Sir Walter Ralegh. Although it was attempted to make the settlement successful, Roanoke was a failure. In fact, when the colony’s governor came to Roanoke all of the people were gone and the only thing that was left in the whole settlement to find was the word “CROATOAN” carved into a tree. (Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People) Not only did Roanoke fail to become a settlement once, but it failed twice.…

    • 904 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Allen Texas History

    • 796 Words
    • 4 Pages

    About Allen, Texas The city of Allen offers residents a family-friendly community with exceptional schools, beautiful homes, and a nationally-recognized parks and recreation program. The eclectic city is home to almost 200 restaurants, four premiere shopping destinations, a recently renovated and award-winning golf course, as well as a 7,000-seat entertainment arena. The wonderful community of Allen is continually recognized for the impressive quality of life it is able to offer its residents. The city has often attracted national attention for its characteristic affordability, safety, and education.…

    • 796 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    A journey to Virginia began on December 6, 1606, on three ships, the Godspeed, the Susan Constant, and the Discovery. Approximately 104 boys and men arrived in North America looking forward to starting a new settlement in 1607. Eventually, they chose Jamestown, Virginia, named it after the King James I. Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in North America. They chose it because of multiple reasons, one of them was because it met the criteria for a settlement. Jamestown had three of its sides surrounded by water, but yet, it wasn’t an island or inland.…

    • 444 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    By 1840, hardly any tribes settled in the area…

    • 682 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Most pioneers did exactly what the government wanted them to do: they claimed more land for them and the eastern states became less populated. Eventually, the government started giving land to the general public. Former slaves were able to gain land and so were immigrants. For immigrants, they had to take an extra step and become U.S. citizens before they were able to receive land. Yet whether the settlers were U.S citizens, former slaves, or immigrants, they all faced the same…

    • 840 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Important Guides on Hiring a Home Inspector Gotcha! Finally you are buying your own house. Choosing house can be costly and stressful. That is why most people who at the same time want to safeguard their hard earned money consider first looking to a home inspector in buying house. Buying a house is a tough responsibility.…

    • 859 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Regevig K Roofing is a full-service roof contracting company that is located in Hayward, California. The service areas they cover include Hayward, Castro Valley, Fremont, Union City, and San Mateo. Regevig K Roofing was established in 1977. Regevig K Roofing specializes in residential roofing as well as commercial roofing. Their hours of operation are from 7am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday.…

    • 123 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Slate Roofing

    • 510 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Slate roofing is an excellent choice for many home and business owners, but the material is not without its pitfalls. Though attractive and durable, roofing slate is also heavy and difficult to transport and install. Here is what you need to know about slate before choosing it for your roof. Slate Pros Slate lasts a long time and • Lifespan - One of the most compelling reasons to choose slate roofing tiles is longevity. Slate roofs last 100 to 150 years, easily surpassing the typical 30-year life expectancy of other roofing materials.…

    • 510 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    There are various kinds of roofing available in the market today and you have to choose the type of roofing keeping in mind the kind of building and its geographical location. Flat roofing is one such kind that you might want to go for. One of…

    • 402 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Roof Shingles Essay

    • 635 Words
    • 3 Pages

    The shingles on your roof should lay flat. They should not curl up on the corners. If the shingles on your roof start to curl up on the corners, that is a major sign that something is wrong with your roof. Your shingles may start to curl up for a couple of different reasons, so the key is to determine why your roof shingles are curling up so you can take the appropriate action to protect your roof from further damage.…

    • 635 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Before America became what it is today settlers from different places attempted to live on the North American continent. Two of these successful settlements were led by men named John Smith and William Bradford. John Smith was the first of the two men to settle in North America in present day Virginia. Smith’s settlement was called Jamestown and was considered the first successful settlement in America. Smith and his people came to America for monetary gain following the Spaniards discovery of wealth in the New World.…

    • 1063 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    KUBASAKI HIGH SCHOOL I. Roof Roof leakage is one of the major issues plaguing the high school, except for bldgs. 1406, 1433 and 1437, all other buildings experiences roof leakage during rainfall. Buildings 1402 and 1408 are more egregious than others. In addition, with 1408 housing the main office, IC and Server localities, and leakage is problematic as it can lead to excessive loss of learning materials, i.e. computers and servers. More so, leakage within the main offices presents a disheartening picture to our community, parents and other visitors.…

    • 1003 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays