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Ghosts of Galveston
One of the oldest cities in Texas, Galveston has witnessed more than its share of tragedies. Devastating hurricanes, yellow fever epidemics, fires, a major Civil War battle and …
A History Lover's Guide to Galveston
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 …
The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History
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 …
The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou
Many imagine the settlement of the American West as signaled by the dust of the wagon train or the whistle of a locomotive. During the middle decades of the nineteenth century, …
Galveston's Juneteenth Story: And Still We Rise
Galveston's Maceo Family Empire: Bootlegging & the Balinese Room
At the dawn of the twentieth century, Galveston was a beacon of opportunity on the Texas Gulf Coast. Dubbed the "Wall Street of the Southwest," its laissez-faire reputation called …
Galveston's Red Light District: A History of the Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy and infamous …