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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BVT_west-galveston-island_Galveston-TX.html
First known to world history in the 16th century, from report of Spanish soldier Cabeza De Vaca, who was shipwrecked on this island in 1528. Area was also visited by French explorer La Salle in 1685. Second known Caucasian to live here was the buc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AR7_reedy-chapel-a-m-e-church_Galveston-TX.html
This structure, erected during the pastorate of the Rev. J.E. Edwards, replaced the first Reedy Chapel Church on this site, destroyed by the 1885 Galveston fire. Contractor E.F. Campbell began construction in 1886. Four storms hit the island that …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18B0_lasker-home-for-children_Galveston-TX.html
This two-story galleried Greek revival residence was built about 1870 by Galveston attorney Marcus C. McLemore (d. 1898). The Society for the Help of Homeless Children bought the home in 1901 for use as a charitable center. It was enlarged in 1912…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188J_leon-h-blum-co-building_Galveston-TX.html
A young Alsatian immigrant, Leon Blum (1836-1906), joined his brother Alexander in a business partnership in Richmond, Texas, about 1852. The company, A.Blum & Bro., moved to Galveston in 1859. The new firm of Leon & H. Blum was founded late in 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1883_hendleys-row_Galveston-TX.html
The commercial house of William Hendley & Co. was established in 1845 by William Hendley (1798-1873), his brother Joseph J. Hendley (d. 1887), John L. Sleight (1810-73), and Phillip Gildersleeve (1819-53). At the same time, they started the Texas …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187S_1871-thomas-jefferson-league-building_Galveston-TX.html
The Strand, known as "Wall Street of the Southwest," served as the central business district of early Galveston. A fire, set in 1869 to cover a robbery at Cohn Brothers, a clothing emporium, burned a mile wide area. It began at this site, once occ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187R_mallory-produce-building_Galveston-TX.html
Originally built after 1877, this structure was rebuilt after an 1881 fire. Although owned at the time by D.D. Mallory of Baltimore, it was occupied by wholesale grocers Moore, Stratton & Co. and other businesses. It was known throughout much of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187Q_the-cottage_Galveston-TX.html
Built about 1882 by cotton buyer Bernard Roensch. Late Greek revival architecture with high Victorian detail in gingerbread trim, ornate tower, stained glass panels and transoms, slate mantels, fine staircase.
Has survived many storms.Recorded …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1871_first-navy-of-the-republic-of-texas_Galveston-TX.html
Dedicated to theFirst Navy of the Republic of TexasEstablished by Governor Henry SmithNovember 25th, 1835
The FleetBrutus · IndependenceLiberty · Invincible
Commemorating the heroism of its personneldefenders of an empire
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1760_reedy-chapel-a-m-e-church_Galveston-TX.html
Trustees of the Methodist Church purchased this lot in 1848 as a worship site for Black slaves. Meetings were held outdoors until a building was erected in 1863. At the end of the Civil War (1865), ownership of the property was transferred to the …