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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14CY_william-j-killeen-house_Galveston-TX.html
A bookkeeper for the Texas Cooperative Association, William J. Killeen built this residence about 1886. His family continued to live here following his death the same year. In 1899 the house was purchased by Dr. John Thomas Moore (1863-1951). A fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14CK_maud-moller-house_Galveston-TX.html
Built in the mid-1890s, this late Victorian home was owned by Maud J.H. Moller from about 1895 until 1911. She and her husband, Jens, were prominent in Galveston business and political circles. Cotton exporter and Swiss Consul Ulrich Muller reside…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14CI_galveston-c-s-a_Galveston-TX.html
Most important Texas seaport during the Civil War. Had consulates of England, France and Spain and worldwide recognition as a cotton exporter. Set up defenses including 10 mud forts and gun batteries on beaches, at railroad depot and on Pelican Sp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14C8_gulf-colorado-santa-fe-railway-company_Galveston-TX.html
In 1874 Galveston County voters narrowly approved $500,000 in bonds to finance construction of a railroad line from the city of Galveston that would bypass Houston, its business rival, and reach across Texas and beyond to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Hen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14C2_santa-fe-union-station_Galveston-TX.html
The south half of this building was constructed in 1913 to serve as a central passenger station for Galveston's railway system and to house the general offices of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad's Gulf lines. In 1932 an 11-story tower and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14C1_george-fox-house_Galveston-TX.html
Shortly after the Civil War George Fox (d. 1906) joined his father's Galveston bakery, established in 1837. A successful merchant by the turn of the century, Fox built this home for his wife Elizabeth (Benison) and family about 1903. It probably r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14C0_frederich-erhard-house_Galveston-TX.html
Galveston native and banker William John Frederich, Sr. (1852-1898), had this house built for his family in 1894. After his death, his widow Jeanne sold the home to his nephew, Frederich William Erhard, in 1909. The home remained in the Erhard fam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13FY_loomis-legacy_Galveston-CA.html
The enthusiasm, talent, and dedication of Benjamin F. Loomis helped bring a national park into existence. His legacy started with the photographs he took, which today still spark understanding and awe of Lassen Peak's historic eruptive events. In …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13FX_eaton-memorial-chapel_Galveston-TX.html
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 funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13F4_the-stewart-building_Galveston-TX.html
Julius Kauffman (1856-1935) and Julius Runge (1851-1906), second generation owners of a commission firm established in 1842, had architect Eugene T. Heiner design this renaissance revival building in the north Italian mode. Contractor Robert Palis…