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Author : Harrold Jr Henck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (732 download)
Download or read book Discovering Galveston County's Past written by Harrold Jr Henck and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Harrold K. Henck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Discovering Galveston County's Past written by Harrold K. Henck and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Harrold K. Henck (Jr)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (133 download)
Download or read book Discovering Galveston County's Past : Images II of Galveston County, Texas written by Harrold K. Henck (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David G. McComb
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292793219
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)
Download or read book Galveston written by David G. McComb and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful history of the island city on Texas’s Gulf Coast and its survival through times of piracy, plague, civil war, and devastating natural disaster. On the Gulf edge of Texas between land and sea stands Galveston Island. Shaped continually by wind and water, it is one of earth’s ongoing creations, where time is forever new. Here, on the shoreline, embraced by the waves, a person can still feel the heartbeat of nature. And yet, for all the idyllic possibilities, Galveston’s history has been anything but tranquil. Across Galveston’s sands have walked Indians, pirates, revolutionaries, the richest men of nineteenth-century Texas, soldiers, sailors, bootleggers, gamblers, prostitutes, physicians, entertainers, engineers, and preservationists. Major events in the island’s past include hurricanes, yellow fever, smuggling, vice, the Civil War, the building of a medical school and port, raids by the Texas Rangers, and, always, the struggle to live in a precarious location. Galveston: A History is an engrossing account that also explores the role of technology and the often contradictory relationship between technology and the city, providing a guide to both Galveston history and the dynamics of urban development.
Author : Pino Shah
Publisher : ArtByPino.com
ISBN 13 : 1948049007
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Galveston Architecture: A Visual Journey written by Pino Shah and published by ArtByPino.com. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Galveston Architecture: A Visual Journey is a photographic journey of the architecture and history of select 100 buildings in Galveston, Texas with photographs by World Heritage Photographer, Pino Shah, and narratives by Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF). Pino Shah is a World Heritage Photographer based in McAllen, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India. @ArtByPino, www.artbypino.com. Galveston Historical Foundation preserves and revitalizes the architectural, cultural and maritime heritage of Galveston Island. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non profit charitable corporation. Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County.
Author : Joseph Osterman Dyer
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Early History of Galveston written by Joseph Osterman Dyer and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joseph O. Dyer
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ISBN 13 : 9780243704866
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Early History of Galveston written by Joseph O. Dyer and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Galveston County written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folder contains 1 article pertaining to Dickinson, Texas.
Author : John Coulter
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)
Download or read book The Complete Story of the Galveston Horror written by John Coulter and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : W. Dwayne Jones
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0738596477
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (385 download)
Download or read book Galveston written by W. Dwayne Jones and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Galveston had adopted the moniker "Playground of the Southwest" by the 1920s. This title noted the city's economic revival following the 1900 hurricane. Galvestonians envisioned a tourism industry largely built around its beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, the tranquil water of Galveston Bay, and a year-round mild climate. Island business leaders also introduced amusement parks, nationally renowned events, and nighttime entertainment venues. By the 1930s, in a waning national economy, Galveston saw the quiet return of more questionable tourist businesses including gambling and prostitution, challenging the concepts of the conventional tourism industry until closed by the Texas Rangers in the 1950s. Later in the 20th century, Galveston Historical Foundation leaders who discovered the economics of heritage tourism began promoting the island's captivating history.
Author : Joseph O 1856-1925 Dyer
Publisher : Andesite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781375824026
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)
Download or read book The Early History of Galveston written by Joseph O 1856-1925 Dyer and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Brian M. Davis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738566849
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (668 download)
Download or read book Lost Galveston written by Brian M. Davis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 200 years, a permanent settlement at the mouth of Galveston Bay has welcomed pirates, sailors, immigrants, and visitors from around the world. As Galveston grew, its buildings were visible signs of the city's prosperity and the talent of its craftsmen. For many, this city was a gateway to America and an inspiration of what other communities in Texas and the Southwest would become. Although Galveston has thousands of historic buildings remaining, many have been lost to the elements and development over the years. Buildings such as the ones found within these pages define the character of our city and its culture.
Author : Joseph O. (Joseph Osterman) 1856 Dyer
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781374650725
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (57 download)
Download or read book EARLY HIST OF GALVESTON written by Joseph O. (Joseph Osterman) 1856 Dyer and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Denise Alexander
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738566856
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (668 download)
Download or read book Galveston's Historic Downtown and Strand District written by Denise Alexander and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Strand, known as the Wall Street of the Southwest, contains a significant collection of 19th-century buildings. Long the center of Galveston's business community, its architecture is a reminder of this historic port city. The National Historic Landmark District includes buildings classified as Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian style--sometimes with traces of vernacular building traditions that date to the 1850s. Historic images found within this book illustrate the development of the Strand and surrounding streets, including Mechanic, Market, and Postoffice. Galveston's Historic Downtown and Strand District demonstrates the power of place, despite an ever-changing economy and natural disasters.
Author : Tristan Smith
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1540260070
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)
Download or read book A History Lover's Guide to Galveston written by Tristan Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide through the history of the Playground of the Southwest. Established in 1839, Galveston was the largest city in Texas for much of the state's early history. The island city has hosted the likes of Cabeza de Vaca, Jean Lafitte, Sam Houston, Jack Johnson, King Vidor, and Sam Maceo. A strategic target during the Civil War and military stronghold during both World Wars, Galveston endured through countless calamities, including the most damaging hurricane to hit the United States. From historic mansions to long-hidden outposts of the vice district, author Tristan Smith surveys the best places to catch a glimpse of the Oleander City's past, whether that comes in the form of museum treasure or Seawall panorama.
Author : Kimber Fountain
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 143966899X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston written by Kimber Fountain and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the long and colorful history of Galveston, no name has embodied the "Spirit of the Island" quite like the name Maceo. Two penniless Sicilian immigrants rose from modest beginnings to lead an entire city to prosperity, yet the nature of their industry and its abrupt and embarrassing end resulted in a legacy cloaked in stereotypes and rumor. For nearly forty years, Sam and Rose Maceo ruled a far-reaching underground economy of illegal booze and gambling but used their influence to infuse the "Free State of Galveston" with glamour, fame and fortune--a vision later used as a template for Las Vegas. The island city responded in kind, and its acceptance of the Maceos insulated their empire for decades. Pairing personal interviews of living descendants with her own meticulous research, Kimber Fountain lifts the veil on the Maceo family's closely guarded heritage.
Author : Bruce A. Glasrud
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806147849
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Discovering Texas History written by Bruce A. Glasrud and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Discovering Texas History' is a historiographical reference book that will be invaluable to teachers, students, and researchers of Texas history. Chapter authors are familiar names in Texas history circles--a 'who's who' of high profile historians. Conceived as a follow-up to the award winning (but increasingly dated) 'A Guide the History of Texas' (1988), 'Discovering Texas History' focuses on the major trends in the study of Texas history since 1990. In part one, topical essays address significant historical themes, from race and gender to the arts and urban history. In part two, chronological essays cover the full span of Texas historiography from the Spanish era to the modern day. In each case, the goal is to analyze and summarize the subjects that have captured the attention of professional historians so that 'Discovering Texas History' will take its place as the standard work on the history of Texas history"--
