Galveston, TX Historical Landmark

We came as a couple on my birthday which was in the middle of the week (Wednesday Feb 21) and we were greeted by Bianca, a concierge for the villas, and her energy was to ... more

Went out Saturday and Sunday our Captain Walter he was wonderful very patient the water was crazy but he handled the boat very well he continuously reminded us to stay hy ... more

(Translated by Google) Beautiful congratulations for your cleaning (Original) Hermoso felicidades por su limpieza

Beautiful statue in the middle of the streets of 25th and Broadway. Didn't stop, just drove by. Would like to check it out again.

Very cool to see when dining at the Fisherman's Wharf.

Love the ambiance and nostalgic charm. Clean, organized staff with great selections of entertainment. Seats are too short for my 58 frame. Knees touch chairs in front. Th ... more

This is a historic landmark. There is a placard in front of the statue. On it, the following is inscribed: Erected to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Confederate States o ... more

This Property has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior. Circa 1870. Eibands is the oldest continuing busine ... more

This Historic House was designed by the noted Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. It was built in 1899 by Ida B. Baden on land once known as Thomas Bordens farm. We ... more

In 1873 John Parker Davie had erected on this corner a four-story sixty-room hotel. Originally named the Cosmopolitan Building, it was renamed the Washington Hotel the ye ... more

This is a historical marker that highlights Galveston as a seaport during the Civil War. The marker was erected in 1965 by the Texas Historical Commission. The Most impor ... more

Catherine Best purchased this site in February 1866. In July of that year, sister-in-law Anne Best, wife of Louis Best, bought the improved lot from Catherine and her hus ... more

This is a historical landmark. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic revival style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding rect ... more

Built in 1891, this is the Allan and Lulu Cameron House at 1126 Church Street. English born architect Henry Collier Cooke of the firm Bourgeois Nitchner & Cooke designed ... more

This marker is located at what was once known as the Island City Protestant Orphans Asylum opened in Oct. 20, 1878. The marker was erected in 1976 by the Texas Historical ... more

This marker is at the location where the George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed. The marker was erected in 1976 by the Texas His ... more

When Galveston was founded in 1836, this entire city block was set aside for use by the Republic of Texas as the site of a customs house. Gail Borden, the inventor of con ... more

In 1902, Galveston was still recovering from the most devastating hurricane in recorded history. Many buildings were badly damaged, including the house at 1416 Broadway. ... more

This historic house was built in 1870 by Charles Albertson in the Lost Bayou section of the current San Jacinto historical district. Albertson was a cotton buyer active i ... more

(Translated by Google) Beautiful well maintained little house. (Original) Belle petite demeure bien entretenue.

(Translated by Google) It is fantastic for vacations and enjoying with the family. (Original) Es fantstico para vacacional y disfrutar con la familia.

Lots of amenities, the pleasure pier at the sea wall, Moody Gardens, The strand, the trolley and the ferry.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful house with its history! (Original) Belle maison avec son histoire!

This is a historic landmark. In 1857 John S. Sydnor (1812-1869), former Galveston mayor, built the original two-story, eight-room structure at this site. Samson Heidenhei ... more

Viewed and photographed the Borden Oak on June 20, 2019. Looks very healthy considering two houses were built on top of its somewhst sensitive roots. It's a survivor of t ... more

Col. Sidney Sherman is credited with the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo" at the Battle of San Jacinto. Also buried here is David G. Burnet 1st interim President of Texas ... more

Built in 1886 to replace a house destroyed in the great Strand fire, this was the home of Robert Morris and Sarah Franklin. Robert Franklin (1839-1923) was the son of Ben ... more

The three row buildings at 213-217 Tremont, their exteriors now restored, were constructed in 1870 by Rice, Baulard & Company, a major supplier of paints, oils, varnish a ... more

The building at 2301 Strand is a historic landmark known as the Thomas Jefferson League Building. He had this building constructed in 1871, putting the final touches on t ... more

This house was built in 1914 for the family of businessman John Adriance, who was instrumental in Galvestons early development. It was sold in 1929 to business and civic ... more

This is a monument located on Broadway and 7th street in honor of Sidney Sherman who was a defender of Galveston during the Spanish Wars.

This historical monument is in honor of Henry Rosenburg, after whom the adjacent Galveston Library is named. There is a statute of him at the entrace of the library too. ... more

This house is a large frame structure designed by Sharfenberg and Lesengard typical of the era and coastal region in which it was built. It could be best described as Ame ... more

Cool historical building, not much more to it.

Loved it

Noelle, our tour guide, was very informative and funny the only regret is not being able to tour inside the Ashton Villa...

This is a historic building. This is also the very first medical college in Texas and the predecessor of the University of Texas Medical Branch. The school opened in 1865 ... more

The house is absolutely lovely. It has gorgeous period furniture and stunning stain glass windows. The fixtures, flooring, and staircases all add to the ambience.

Wonderful place to go for a good place to relax

During the last quarter of the 19th century Galveston Island was a major center of commerce for the Southwestern United States. Finished goods arrived at Galvestons natur ... more

This is a historic marker site. The marker is located at a Queen Anne style house built for the wife of George Fox. The marker was erected in 1981 by the Texas Historical ... more

I lived there when I was a little girl.

This was the first place I wanted to visit! I'm not much of a historian but I love history with pirates.

Galveston is alot of fun to explore, dine, eat, and visit. Plenty to of things to do from Moody Gardens, downtown, boardwalk, beaches, and more.

This is a historic landmark. Dr. Frederick K. Fisher (1852-1920) and his wife Lucy Adelaide (Selkirk) (1856-1939) purchased this property in February 1888 and had this ho ... more

Clarke and Courts Building licated at 2400 Mechanic was Built in 1890. This building is Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department ... more

This is a historic building called the Pix Building named after Charles Hodgeson Pix who was a member of a Texas pioneer family that came to Galveston from England in 183 ... more

Umm Not what I expected...Not a must see

Only looked from outside at night but was beautiful!