Collection, 1908-1947, n.d.; ca. Includes view of Houston with mountains in the background. The images are filed in order by number assigned to them in the original inventory. 1952*, 11-14 People (nearly all unidentified and undated). 1907-1917, early 1900s; 45 items. [1950], 3. All are copies of prints in the Rosenberg Library's custody (unable to locate 7/27/93). May 11, 1937 -- After an 11-day fishing cruise in the Gulf of Mexico, President Franklin D. Roosevelt docks in Galveston for a brief presidential visit. He helped organize the Galveston City Company in 1838. As the storm hit the island city of Galveston, Texas, it was a category 4 hurricane, the second strongest designation on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. Family photos. Packet, ca. Photograph of the mayor of League City, Joe Lamb, driving a maroon antique car down Kansas Street in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade. East End Grade Raising and Seawall Complete, Galveston, Tex. The images were separated by Casey Greene from MSS #88-0019, Maco Stewart, III, Papers in November 2011. late 1970s, early 1980s. Of special interest: Gulf Bathhouse, bathers, Murdoch's Bathhouse, Pagoda Bathing Company, Texas Saloon, Kuder's Restaurant, Beach Hotel, Ocean View House, and Olympia Pavilion. Of special interest:aerial views (1912, taken from balloon by Frank A. Stern), loading & unloading--cotton, portraits, Mirabeau B. Lamar,Samuel May Williams, and David G. Burnet. Msgr. Color snapshots and negatives. Houses on Ave E between 18th & 19th Streets, Downtown fires (including Washington Hotel), Schools (including old Rosenberg Elementary, Sam Houston Elementary, Central by Clayton), 5. 80 items. Of special interest: soldiers, state capitol in Austin. 24, Galveston County, Texas for 1968-1969. 1 Ave. D; 25th St. and Ave. J; 19th St. and Ave. ), 1927-1935; ca. This collection has been fully digitized, arranged by subject or creator. Yet these historic homes also reflect a city whose peak was over a century ago. Lantern slides used to illustrate Raimundo de Ovies' lectures on civic art, American sculpture, and American mural painting. CITY, MAYOR Bayou Vista, Kenyon Courtney Dickinson, Veta Winick Santa Fe, Robert Cheek GOLIAD. [Louis] Chambodut, and Fr. Election Information Voter Information Resources Candidates & Officials Current and Upcoming Elections Election Night Results Past Election Results Poll Workers + Election Information Past Election Results Font Size: + - Share & Bookmark Feedback Print Election Results Thirty-two views, mostly cyanotypes, of street and harbor scenes in Europe. Donor: Wesley Perren. In the past, jurisdictions from around the nation have stepped up to help Harris County when we need it the most. The prints are arranged in folders by subject (see below). This collection consists of 16 cartes de visites from the Confederate Signal Corps Blockade Runner Album kept by Lt. Albert Lindsay who was stationed in Houston. Collection, 1861--1865, 16 items, 1 empty album. Edmund Harry General city views. Other copies of this album have been cataloged. Of special interest: Woollam's Lake, Olympia Pavilion, nurses' residence, parade, fort, St. Mary's Infirmary, 1900 Storm aftermath (includes 35th St and Ave S, Sacred Heart Church, Ursuline Convent, Avenue M Public School, Elevator A, Lucas Terrace, Rosenberg Free School, Ball Ave and 24th St, First Baptist Church, St. Patrick's Church, Galveston Cotton Mills, Ashbel Smith Building, and Ursuline Convent). Issued by Passenger Department, Southern Pacific Co., San Francisco, Cal. His father, Michael Charles Schadt, was photographer. 150 b/w snapshots of Tucker family of Vergennes, VT and Galveston. The Gulf of Mexico at Night, Sea Wall Showing Rip Rap, Galvetson, Texas 1910, Bathing in the Surf, Greater Galveston, Texas 1913. Of special interest: Construction of island and mainland sections; Virginia Point; Texas Heroes Monument; First Baptist Church. A description of the project is included with the print folders. Julius Stockfleth painting. The images may have been from an exhibited entitled Old Galveston, prepared by library curator Lise Darst in the Harris Gallery during the late 1980s or early 1990s. 200 items. Kept in Mary Moody Northen Maritime History Collection on the 2nd floor. Coll. Donor unknown. Photographers include Blessing & Co., Dean, P.H. The 17th Street Rattlesnakes were an informal neighborhood youth athletic group formed in the early to mid 1930s. 823 items. Unidentified; possibly a makeshift home for a religious congregation, 1. He is a board member Of special interest: Loading & unloading cotton, Texas Heroes Monument, City Park, Ball High School (with students), Broadway west of 24th St., Broadway, Rosenberg Library, Broadway and 15th St. looking east, Broadway west of 23rd St., Rosenberg Free School, 19th St. and Ave I looking east, Tremont St. and Ave. M, Garten Verein, Ursuline Convent, Ashbel Smith Building, John Sealy Hospital, St. Mary's Infirmary, Boulevard and Seawall, and panorama of Galveston. Michael Seeligson was the mayor of Galveston in 1853. Of special interest: Ashbel Smith Building. 31 Bernice and Roy Harm in bathing attire, 1925 or 1926. 14 Galveston Tidal Wave. 150 items. Interior views include early 20th-century tiles from the Batchelder Wilson Company of Los Angeles and the California Clay Products Company that adorned wall fountains, stair treads and risers, floor tiles, and crown moldings. B/w photos ca 1870s-1920s, approx. For detailed inventory, see the first folder in the collection. Mykawa is a road named for Shinpei Mykawa, who introduced rice cultivation to the Houston area. Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas. A more detailed inventory is in the first folder within the collection, Collection, 1914-1977; approx. Slide Collection, c. 1950s-1960s; approximately 200 slides. 100 color snapshots of wooden fishing vessels from the Galveston Area. Includes photographs, business advertisements, and postcard views of Galveston. James Dezon belonged to Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas. ), Ball High School, including construction (6 photos), Fine Arts & Physical Education Center (4 photos), Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan Association, Lovenberg Elementary School, including construction (6 photos), National Maritime Union of America (6 photos), Sears, Roebuck & Co., including construction (5 photos), Sheraton University Hotel & Harbor Place Condominiums (2 photos), UTMB Administration Building (3 photos), William B. Travis Elementary School (2 photos), Adeline Armstrong: Wife of James Armstrong of Galveston. Photos by John C. Garner Jr.; approx. The following books are excellent sources of historic photographs. Donors: Galveston Playground Association and Knights of Columbus. These were discovered in a transfer box in the rear of the vault in December 1989. Of special interest: wagon bridge, (including construction), La Porte drawbridge causeway construction, completed causeway (including interurban trains), Galvez Hotel, and beach activities. Shaw Jewelry Store), 88 Tremont Street (showing Marcus Mott residence) (1905), 89 Looking West from Ball High School (showing Herman Marwitz residence) (pm 1911), 93 Galveston County Court House (ca. 35 Crossover complete at Crystal Palace-Salt Water Park, 1925. Postmarked 1914. Rough Sea at Galveston, Texas. Collection, 1895-[1943], n.d.; 125 prints. Hall 1874 Henry Four folders of photographs of June P. Ross, who was Ms. Dezons friend, were transferred to the Name File. Complete list of the names is in the first folder. Library and retains his full copyright to these prints and negatives. Cut-away drawing of N. S. Savannah, merchant vessel, nuclear powered. In the index, dates of photographs are recorded in parentheses. B Cover dated 1947. Frank Of special interest: steam tug. 35mm negatives have been made of certain views for which there are no corresponding glass negatives. 1932, 160 Fort Crockett officers housing, 4400 block of Seawall Blvd. The album includes images of Admiral Dewey's victory parade in New York City, children in Galveston, Ashton Villa, bathhouses, wharves, and circus animals marching through Galveston's downtown. 18 Souvenir Folder of Galveston and Galveston Beach, Texas, 1 Calypso (exploration vessel) and Cousteau, Jacques, 8 Apache (reel ship) (missing 6/28/2013), 9 Ships (re Ashley Lykes; Mallory Lykes; Lorado Taft), 12 Todd Shipyards. 1890(? The negatives are not organized in any particular way but are clearly labeled. ; Tarpon Springs, Fl. [1900 Storm view. Includes formal portraits and snapshots, including photos from the family's vacation trips. Removed from the Name File. Subjects: Anchor Mill - Fire (ca 1920); 2816 Ave O - decorations for H. W. Hildebrand's 50th Wedding Anniversary, 1921; Flowers at Conklin Funeral; Mayflower (sailing vessel) - visit to Galveston; Railroad scenes & locomotive wreck; Storm - 1930s; Transportation; World War I - U.S. Marines, Wharf scenes. The names of steamships are italicized. Fictitious view with houses. Probably the best photos of Galveston during its heyday. See also Special Collection #28. (409) 763-8854 ext. 1894 Grand Opera House as movie theatre. A 40-block residential historical district was established in the east end; the Strand area and a number of notable buildings were placed on the National Register. Photos of storm damage. See also Spec. 1860-1935; ca. Copyright by Ferdinand Ohlendorf, Galveston, Texas. Exterior and interior views of the auditorium. Some personal snapshots. John Driving down Broadway Avenue, one can see the splendors of Galveston's past in the enormous Victorian homes that once housed the commercial magnates who transformed this small island into the largest city in Texas. He arrived in the United States in 1915. See first folder within the collection for complete inventory. The photographs include Schornstein in U.S. Army uniform, surf bathing, the Central High School fire in Houston, and staff members of the Texas Company in Port Neches. Albums chronicle the families residence in Galveston as well as their worldwide travels. Postcard Collection, 1879, ca. Photographs and an autograph book formerly belonging to Ethel Mae Mais. Album #2: 1967-71, of special interest: ground breaking ceremony for the ANICO Tower, ships in port, two photos of exterior of the Balinese Room. Separated from MSS #89-0023. Picture postcards sent to various members of the Stubbs family and Julian Runge. Collection of aerial negatives; approx. late 1800s-1990; 16 photographs. Color photographs taken by Karen Simon from a family outing to Sea-Arama Marineworld in Galveston, Texas. Church, South/First Presbyterian Church/St. Views of Galveston circa 1860 originally shot by Sache & Potter (see enclosed newspaper articles). Caplen moved to La Porte and served as mayor, ca. Lawder (1916-1991) worked 42 years for Todd Shipyard Co. on Pelican Island. Collection, ca 1895-1901; approx. Black and white mounted photographs showing the aftermath of the 1900 storm, including downtown and residential vies, Texas Star Flour Mill, St. Marys Church, barge carrying bodies into Gulf of Mexico, survivors on board the boat Shadow looking for debris. 500 items. Taken by Robert L. Browning, 1946-1953. The slides are stored separately in a box as part of this collection.. The Yellow Fever Panic at GalvestonFrom Sketches by our Special Artist, Jas. & Co.(exterior and interior views), 11-15 Photograph Album (belonged to Mrs. Arthur Lee Davis; includes sport fishing, beach and snow scenes, and residences), 1 Building exterior views following Hurricane Carla (1961), 3 Church window in memory of Anne V. Trueheart by her son Henry M. Trueheart; Ralph Phillips upon retirement from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 4 Redman organ (1978); Bolivar lighthouse (1980s); Ida Austin Bible Class; historical marker mentioning John McCullough), FF5-13, Unidentified (including children and pets). Shelved in oversized drawers. Slides made by Albert Kirk. Collection, 1913-1914; one packet and three postcards. 40 items, some stored in oversized. The Galveston County Cultural Arts Council was founded. 1918), Albon Rose and Daddy [Roy Harm], Sunday, Jan. 13, 1929, 8 Mountain Speedway Facing east toward Galvez Hotel, 1925, 12 Train Roy Harris built for park in Galveston, TX, 22 Debris on top of the Seawall after Hurricane Carla; Seawall caf (background), 23 Residences along a debris-strewn street after Hurricane Carla, 24-27 Dreamland Caf during Hurricane Carla. Taken in France; show camp and combat scenes; war hospitals; parades and Allied dignitaries including Gen. Jack Pershing. Cuban authorities have accused the U.S. government of being "complicit in piracy" for granting political asylum to a pilot who fled to Florida on a small "kidnapped" plane last October. The collection includes Eva Pelham with friends and family. Projects include: Aransas Pass; Bolivar Anchorage; Brazos Island Harbor, Brazos-Santiago Pass; Brazos River, Lock & Dam No. Hand-colored portraits, photographs, snapshots, ephemera, and business receipts. #165 for more Tucker family photos. Postmarked 1949. There are two passengers in the car with Mayor Lamb. [Painting of the 1900 Storm] Central Stereopticon Exchange, Battle Creek, Michigan, 18 Portrait of Henry Rosenberg. See the first folder within the collection for the detailed inventory of photos. Collection, late 19th century-1949; 48 items + 1 photograph album. Most are copies of prints in the Rosenberg Library's custody (unable to locate 7/28/93). A detailed inventory of The boats is in the first folder. Of special interest: FDRs visit to Galveston; 50th anniversary of Buccaneer Hotel; Todd Shipbuilding Corp.; Douglas Corrigans visit to Galveston. Same as #34. Views of palm trees and residences along Broadway. Donated by Frederick Heer, great-grandson of Capt. There are, broadly speaking, three forms of it: the mayor-council form the commission form and the city or council-manager form. The Rosenberg Library has copy prints and glass negatives of the album photos. Of special interest: Japanese midget submarine; 1940 snowstorm; parade for Douglas Corrigan; Fort Crockett; hurricane of 1932. ], 11 The Hurricanes Wide Swath in the Residence Section, 12 Scene in the West End where many bodies were found. Color slides; mostly unidentified. Henry Brown as of 1856-57 Chars. Approx. Also included is the July 4, 1999 issue of Texas: Houston Chronicle Magazine. She earned an undergraduate degree at Wilberforce University in Xenia, Ohio, and a Masters degree in photography at Columbia University. Hotel Galvez (background). 31 Scene on Market St. (shows Daferners Book Store), 36 Snow in Galveston March 10, 1932 (shows snowman), 38 Greetings from Galveston, Texas (shows Murdochs Bathhouse), 39 Galveston Island (aerial view of Galveston), 41 Greeting from Galveston, Texas (packet, with images of Texas Heroes Monument, grade raising, Electric Park, and Rosenberg Library), Business activities: FF2, FF14, FF15, FF16, FF17, Central High School (Houston, Texas): FF9, FF10, Pen-and-ink drawings (by R. H. Schornstein): FF17, Surf bathing, FF1, FF2, FF3, FF6, FF8, FF9, 6th St. Clara Simmons and her little sister Nellie, 2 6th St. looking toward Ave. J (showing motorcycle), 17 Near 25th and Blvd. ), 221 The G.F. Wacker store in downtown Texas City, one of many local businesses to have its windows blown out as a result of the Grandcamp explosion. Texas' secession from the Union and the Civil War halted development temporarily. (re: fire). Get in Touch (409) 763-8854 ext. Slides have been scanned and printed. 7. Includes two photographs of Forman and two group images of the First Annual Safety Conference, Galveston Engineers District, District Boat Yard, 1940. Postcards of Galveston ca. Dyer. They have been removed from #114. Drawings by Emil Bunjes. Miscellany (includes CSA - currency). A choice to be free from rising energy costs and enjoy peace of mind from clean, sustainable energy. This collection contains photographs of various projects handled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District. Storm of 1909. Galveston County Emergency Communication District. 1920), 21* Breakers Bath House and Seawall (panorama), 25 Crystal Palace Bathhouse (aerial view) (pm 1918), 26 Early Morning Bathers at The Breakers (1907), 29 Greetings from Galveston Texas (pm 1941), 30 Come on, the Water is Fine in Galveston, Tex. (1921), 31 Beach scene; Balinese Room (background), 35 Crowds enjoying Stewart Beach (showing umbrellas), 36 Corner of 23rd and Seawall Blvd; Casino (background) (pm 1912), 38 Galveston Sea Wall (painting by Julius Stockfleth), 39 Aerial view of Galveston from Gulf of Mexico (showing Buccaneer Hotel, Murdochs Bathhouse, and Hotel Galvez), 41 Galveston, Texas (view of Seawall with tourists), 42 World War I Memorial at Menard Park at sunset (showing 2 cannons), 45 Central Park (showing arbor) (pm 1909), 47 Seawolf Park (showing U.S.S. Lantern slides illustrating Galveston's history. 250 items. Collection, ca. A few years ago at a family dinner, Johnson-Kunz noticed a major injury on his leg. A more detailed sketch of his life and work record is located in the Subject File. The photos feature attractions and performances at the park. Robert John Mihovil donated the prints (2 b/w 8x10 and 21 color snapshots) and the color negatives for research purposes only. Photo Album #1, 1994 Item 2. #14. 19 Galveston Disaster. John Henry Brown as of 1856-57 C. H. Leonard 1879 Lewis Fisher 1909-17 Isaac H. Kempner as of 1917-19 Adrian Levy as of 1935-39 H. Y. Cartwright, Jr. as of 1952-55 Theodore Stubbs 1960 Events and Candidates (may be incomplete!) Images of Galveston's businesses, homes, beaches, monuments, and events may be found among the postcards. Compare the U.S. death toll during major events The storm was first detected on August 27 in the tropical Atlantic. Two photograph albums contain personal snapshots. I) & 17th Street looking east, 68 Avenue I and 16th Street, looking East, 71 Esplanade on Broadway and 24th St./Greeting from Galveston, 72 Broadway West from 24th Street (pm 1908), 74 Residence View (16th St. and Broadway, looking north Flood residence (right), 75 Broadway east from 16th St. (1500 block of Ave. J looking east Isaac Herbert Kempner residence on right (1908), 76 View on 24th and Broadway (showing James Moreau Brown residence at left) (1910), 77 Scene on Broadway (23rd & J looking east) (pm 1914), 79 Galveston, Texas A Difference in Architecture, 84 Galveston Medical Center (aerial view), 85 State Medical College (Ashbel Smith Building), 86 Ambulance 23rd St. & Market (showing M.W. The Special Collections contain photos that were donated as distinct collections or albums that are part of larger manuscript collections. Donated by William S. Donaldson in 1997. 1908-1911, used for correspondence between Galveston and La Marque. Of special interest: Jane Long. Victor Copy prints and negatives of photos in family custody. 46 Looking south on 21st St. to Ave. D (showing Sea Bouy [sic] Club), 1 Debris of bathhouses on Blvd., Aug. 16, 1915 (showing Crab Pavilion), 3 Seaside Hotel, Aug. 16, 1915 (showing damage), Demolition of the Crystal Palace Bathhouse (1941), Radio tower Coastal Harbor Channel 2 at Texas City Y, 7 Engine House No. 3 [Aerial view of grounds taken from Hotel Galvez.] Portraits of Charles Fowler, Minna Wolfe Fowler, Mary Boothe Fowler, and other family members. Moss & Co., a grocery. The City of Galveston is located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico and occupies virtually all of a 32-mile-long island located approximately 2 miles off the Texas mainland 50 miles southeast of Houston, Texas. All Past; All; Event Date/Time Agenda; Bolivar Heavy Trash Day: 03/03/2023 - 03/04/2023: Not Included: Other: Bolivar Trash Day 2023 : Good Friday: . James Coll. CITY, MAYOR Elkhart, Joe B. Burris ANGELINA. Of special interest: 1895 snowstorm. We talk with the director of an acclaimed new movie shot on location in the refinery environments of Texas City, Galveston, Port Arthur, and San Leon. This collection was also published in a book form, see: F 394 .G2H A7 in GTHCs book collection. Same as #49 but different colors. [1926], 115 Gill Building, as seen from 21st St. looking north towards Market St. [1927], 116 Silbermann Flats Building, 23rd St. and Ave. N [1927], 117 American National Insurance Company, northeast corner of 21st St. and Ave. D [1927], 118 Crystal Palace and Murdochs Bathhouse [1927], 124 U.S. Army Air Corps planes at Fort Crockett [1927], 129 League City Pavilion at Galveston County Park [1929], 130 Miramar Tourist Courts, 3402 Seawall Blvd. Also filed with this collection is one copy of Galveston, The Sea Wall City. Of special interest: Hanna family, Hanna residence (interior and exterior views), Griffin family (including picnic at Clear Lake), Bolivar Bay, Gengler residence, naval and flower parades, Joseph Clark residence, Denver Resurvey, Galveston Bay, Beach Hotel (including view by moonlight), Christmas tree, 1900 Storm, and YMCA Building. ); Prince, Gen. Henry; Rhodes, Gen. Rufus R. Joseph Hendley, and various members of the Boardman and Sears families. 6; Union Depot (verso), 10 View of Jetties, Galveston; Battle ship Texas (verso), City Hall (old) Fire Chiefs Office: 25, Fire stations: 31, 51, 63, 75, 83, 91, 99, Brush Electric Light and Power Company: 44 (including equipment), Galveston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade: 28 (interior), 30, Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railway: 41, Miller & Vidor Lumber Company: 48 (interiors), Ott (Charles) Monument Works: 80 (interior), Palace Billiard and Pool Room: 34 (interiors), Schram (Dave) Clothing Company: 38 (interior). Painting by Julius Stocklfeth. Purchased from Fred White, 1982. Some negatives are damaged (see Box 1). Color snapshots. The mid 1870s to the mid 1890s was the apex of Galveston's prosperity. Demolished freight cars, 29th & A. Showing in background smoke w[h]ere cremating the dead., 2. Photo Album #3, 1994-2000 Item 4. The albums were found stored in GTHC, and are believed to have been given to Galveston Mayor Eddie Schreiber in the 1960s. 1900 Storm Collection; 9 items (36 photographs). Elissa Project Records (MSS #87-0026). Images are made available in the Archives Catalog as they are digitized. Slides of prints relating to the early history of Galveston. Galveston Mayor - Craig Brown Email: Email Craig Brown For the latest update from Craig, please visit his website Elected Galveston Mayor in 2022, 2020 First Elected to City Council in 2014 Term expires in May 2024 Community Organization Service Served as Chairman of the Planning Commission for 4 years Served on the Landmark Commission The most prominent individual depicted, Edward Bennett Holman, served as County Judge of Galveston County, 1920-1942. [1930], 139A Ciucci Grocery Store, 3901 Ave. O [ca. Of special interest: Association meeting in San Jacinto Park on 19th Street; Walk Against Crime; Leeland Van Derventer, president of the Association. Photographer: Joseph M. Maurer. 1 Italian Vault ceremony, Calvary Cemetery, Oct.11, 1992. Black and white photographs of Philip B. Mabry (1915-1997) while stationed at Fort Crockett in 1936-1937 during his service in the U.S. Navy. I; First Methodist Episcopal Church; Sacred Heart Church (including interior), St. Marys Infirmary, Garten Verein and Ursuline Convent; Walter Gresham residence, 2 U.S. Court of Civil Appeals and Galveston County Courthouse; Steele residence; Brazos (steamship); James Moreau Brown residence, 3 Texas Heroes Monument; Bolivar lighthouse; causeway, 4 Ball High School, Galvez Hotel, Seawall; surf bathing, 5 Surf Bathhouse; Sui Jen Caf;; aerial views. 1905), 61 Broadway looking east from 24th St. (shows James Moreau Brown residence), 62 Greetings from Galveston, Texas Broadway and 15th St. looking east (1907). incomplete!) Donor: Michael Helfert. Of special interest: Gaido's Restaurant and Moody Compress fire (1930). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff . Includes article "The Jetty Works of Galveston Harbor, Texas" with illustrative line drawings, p. 245. Behind it, 2,200 structures were raised an average of five feet. W. McDonough 1868-69 Quality excellent. The remaining groupings are artificial collections developed by library staff. You can watch Houston Life live at 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The print is of 3324 Avenue L (demolished). Fourteen photos from 1947 and five from 1955. The 1900 Storm album includes: views of Hildenbrand (C.) & Co. mill; Elevator A; morgue; removal of debris at 21st St and Ave R 1/2; loading barge with dead; railroad cars; Ritter's Cafe; Marx & Blum; looking for dead at Ave P and 23rd St; Dulitz (Ernest) Furniture; Grand Opera House; debris at Ave M and 15th St; Purcell (James C.) residence; Grand Hotel; burning dead; First Baptist Church; beach looking north; Sacred Heart Church; Post Office St looking east from 22nd St;15th St and Ave K; 24th St and Ave O; 19th St and Ave O; burying dead; Kory residence; St. Joseph Church; Galveston Orphans Home; wharf; 27th St and Ave L; St. Patrick's Church; Elevator B; Galveston City Company railway powerhouse; Jockusch & Davidson elevator; Pier 24; 23rd St and Ave P; Galveston Cotton Mills; Spencer (Stanley G.) residence; 35th St between Ave N 1/2 and O; Spanish steamer at Pier 20; [Bath Ave] Public School and [Letitia Rosenberg] Women's Home; Lucas Terrace; St. John's Church; 17th St and Ave L. 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