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Historic Plaque, Eaton Memorial Chapel

Description: Photograph of a historic marker in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Eaton Memorial Chapel. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic Revival Style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding Rector, 1841-71. Half of the funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg. After city-wide fire (1885), chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

Historic Plaque, Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952)

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952). Called the "First Citizen of Texas" by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Rabbi Henry Cohen, an internationally known humanitarian, was born in London, England. He came to Galveston in 1888 as spiritual leader of Congregation B'Nai Israel and served for 64 years until his death. In 1889 he married Mollie Levy (1862-1951) and they had two children. After the disastrous storm of 1900, Texas Governor Joseph … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

Historic Plaque, The Original Galveston Seawall

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Original Galveston Seawall. On Sept. 8, 1900 a devastating hurricane and tidal wave destroyed much of Galveston and left 6,000 persons dead. After the tragedy, the city appointed a board of three engineers, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Henry M. Robert (1837-1923), author of "Robert's Rules of Order", Alfred Noble, and H. C. Ripley, to devise protection from future storms. Work on their proposal, to be financed jointly by city, county, and… more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

Historic Plaque, the Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (July 1, 1872 - January 24, 1926). A native of Circleville, Ohio, young Catholic priest James Martin Kirwin arrived in Galveston in 1896. He was soon appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Galveston by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher. As Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, Father Kirwin's work as a civic and religious leader was felt throughout the city. In 1900, following the disastrous… more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 1

Description: Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Agent, County Road Department, Beach and Parks Department, and County Engineer. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index and a list of Galveston County records deposited in the Galveston County … more
Date: 1980
Creator: Texas County Records Inventory Project

Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 3

Description: Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 3 describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, and Medical Examiner. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index.
Date: 1980
Creator: Texas County Records Inventory Project
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