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Bellaire, Texas' routes began in Iowa, with a man named William Wright Baldwin. Baldwin moved to Texas in 1908 and started the Baldwin and Westmoreland Farms, a sprawling 9,449 acre ranch that would eventually become Bellaire, Texas. The town takes it name from the breezes that blow from the Gulf of Mexico, but some speculation has it that Baldwin named it for Bellaire, Ohio.
In 1910, Baldwin took $150,000 to beautify the prairie by adding numerous trees and other landscaping, to make the area more acceptable to new settlers. A trolley, known as the Toonerville Trolley began transporting residents until it was finally replaced in 1927 with a bus service. The Bellaire Post Office opened its doors in 1911 and the town began to quickly enlarge.
Several settlers arrived from Iowa and other Midwestern states as farmers looked to escape the harsh winters of the plains. More people began pouring into the area, including Edward Teas, a famed horticulturist. His services were employed to further landscape the town.
Zoning in Bellaire includes residential, commercial and light industrial areas, making it a very comprehensive location for residents and business owners alike. There are numerous apartment complexes located throughout Bellaire, all within easy walking distance of the town's historical sites.
In the 1980's there was a renewed surge in building in Bellaire and more homes sprang up all over the city. Currently, the population includes over 13, 842 people and is home to several churches, schools and many different attractions.
The Bellaire-Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce is very active, making Bellaire a great place for small business owners to get a start. The Bellaire Historical Society is also a very active organization that oversees the historical sites in the city. The city management is renowned for providing excellent police and fire protection as well as top-notch libraries, parks, recreational facilities and even a recycling center.
The Friends of Bellaire Parks work to keep the numerous parks in the city running and in top-top condition, making them a great place to take your family or friends for an afternoon of fun. The Swedish General Consul's office is located in Bellaire, and has offered visitors a unique glimpse of foreign affairs since 1953.
The Community Center in Bellaire is known for being extremely active and there are numerous programs for the elderly. Bellaire is also known for its excellent health care facilities and access to quality treatment for your health care needs.
Located just southwest of Houston, and surrounded by West University Place and Southside Place, Bellaire is very convenient. If you prefer to live outside of a large city, but still need access to urban areas, you'll be just minutes away in Bellaire, TX.
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