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[Enchanting Oasis: Moody Gardens Pyramid]

Description: A captivating pyramid structure at Moody Gardens emerges amidst a lush garden, inviting visitors to explore its alluring architecture. With a mesmerizing glass facade and a tranquil setting, this oasis promises an enchanting experience, where nature and imagination intertwine.
Date: June 1997
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Location: 29.265738 -94.826976
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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.
Location: 29.304769509943355 -94.79029099439697
Partner: UNT Libraries

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.
Location: 29.30454489957828 -94.79181577152156
Partner: UNT Libraries

Confederate Memorial, Galveston County

Description: Photograph of Galveston County Confederate Memorial outside the Galveston County Courthouse. It is a statue of a man carrying a rolled up flag on his shoulder. There is a mourning dove perched at the top of the statue.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.3031848969222 -94.7893095
Partner: UNT Libraries

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.
Location: 29.304657238149147 -94.79039649423623
Partner: UNT Libraries

Galveston County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of the Galveston County Courthouse. There is a statue of a Confederate soldier in front of the courthouse, and there are palm trees lining the sidewalk to the entrance.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.303203608912796 -94.7893095
Partner: UNT Libraries

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.
Location: 29.291170718740098 -94.78696791885778
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall marker, Galveston

Description: Sea Wall and grade elevation designed by Gen'l. H. M. Robert, Alfred Noble, H. C. Ripley, engineers.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall marker, Galveston

Description: United States. Extension of Sea Wall, from 39th to 53rd. Sts., constructed under the direction of Captain Edgar Jadwin, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Nov. 1904 - Sep 1905.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall marker, Galveston

Description: Sea Wall Grade Raising started De. 12th 1903, finished Feb. 16th 1911. Sea Wall Boulevard and sidewalk started Feb. 19th 1906, finished Feb. 26th 1912. County Judge George E. Mann; County Commissioners: Alex Gomez, First Precinct; Fred C. Pabst, Second Precinct; R. W. Wolston, Third Precinct; H. A. Deats, Fourth Precinct; County Clerk, George F. Burgess; County Auditor, John M. Murch; County Engineer, R. M. Sias; Asst. County Engineer, C. A. Holt.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Seawall marker, Galveston

Description: Galveston Sea Wall Construction, commenced Oct. 27th 1902, completed July 30th, 1904. George W. Boschke, Engineer; John M. O'Rourke, George N. Steinmetz, contractors.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Loose Page Covering Galveston, Huntsville, and Houston]

Description: Scrapbook page that includes photos covering Galveston, Huntsville, and Houston. The first page of photos are taken in Galveston and show different men in the gulf, a row of palm trees on Galveston Boulevard and the U. S. Coast Guard Cutter "Saranac". The second page of photos are taken in Houston and showcase the administration building at Rice University, and the San Jacinto monument.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Confederate Statue Outside Galveston County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of Galveston County Confederate Memorial outside the Galveston County Courthouse. It is a statue of a man carrying a rolled up flag on his shoulder. There is a mourning dove perched at the top of the statue. Foliage surrounds the base of the statue.
Date: unknown
Location: 29.303120 -94.789908
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Woman Outside the Galveston County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting on a bench underneath a tree near the Galveston County Courthouse. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress, gloves, and hat and smiling at the camera. A Confederate Monument is visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Location: 29.303022 -94.789444
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

Seawall marker, Galveston

Description: Galveston Sea Wall. Constructed under the following County officials. Judge Lewis Fisher, Clerk George H. Law Jr., Commissioners: J. M. D. Menard, R. W. Wolston, D. B. Henderson, T. J. Dick. J. T. Wheeler, Co. Atty. J. W. Campbell, Co. Judge, 1901-2.
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 29.289679 -94.788430
Partner: UNT Libraries
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