Galveston Real Estate
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Galveston Real Estate |
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Galveston, Texas, the seat of Galveston County, is at the northeastern end of Galveston Island; incorporated in 1839. Galveston is linked with the mainland by causeways and a bridge. A major seaport located on Galveston Bay, it is the state's chief cotton port; sulfur, grain, and petroleum are also shipped. The city is a commercial fishing center and a popular vacation spot, with many Victorian buildings and long stretches of beach nearby. Industries include insurance, medicine, and the manufacture of refined petroleum, processed food, and textiles. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas A&M University at Galveston, and a junior college are here.Galveston Island State Park and an archaeological site are nearby. |
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Spanish explorers probably visited the area as early as 1523. In the late 1700s the bay (and later the city) was named for Bernardo de Gálvez, governor of Louisiana, later viceroy of Mexico. The modern city dates from a settlement established here in 1817 by the pirate Jean Laffite. The town was platted in 1836 and served briefly that year as capital of the Republic of Texas. During the American Civil War, the city, which was a Confederate supply port, changed hands several times. After a hurricane in 1900, which took about 6000 lives, a 16-km (10-mi) long seawall was constructed. Other hurricanes in 1961 and 1983 caused much damage here. |
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Moody Gardens Hotel Seven Hope Boulevard Galveston, TX 77554 Reservations (888)388-8484 Phone (409)741-8484 |
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The San Luis Resort 5222 Seawall Boulevard Galveston Island, TX 77551-4098 Tel: (409)744-1500 Toll Free: (800)445-0090 Main Fax (409)744-8452 Group Sales Fax (409)744-7545 Conference Center Fax (409)744-6913 |
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The Victorian Condo/Hotel 6300 Seawall Blvd Galveston, TX For Reservations Call Toll-Free: (888)939-8680 |
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Island Transit 3115 Market Street Galveston, Texas 77550 Tel: (409) 797-3900 Fax: (409) 797-3901 Dial-A-Ride Services: (409) 797-3909 |
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Moody Gardens® One Hope Boulevard Galveston, Texas 77554 Toll Free: (800)582-4673 Sun-Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hours and times are subject to change. Last entry to all attractions is one hour prior to closing |
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Mardi Gras Advance tickets are available at the Galveston Island Visitors Center @ 2428 Seawall. Galveston Island Visitors Center have two locations: 2428 Seawall Boulevard & 2215 Strand @ the Old Galveston Square building. The main Galveston Island Visitor Information Hotline is (888)425-4753 |
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark 2026 Lockheed Street Galveston, Texas 77554 Phone: 409.770.WAVE (9283) Fax:: 409.740.1973 |
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Galveston Island Municipal Golf Course 1700 Sydnor Lane Galveston, TX 77554 (409)744-2366 Golf Director: Roger D. Johnson Open Every Day - 7 Days a Week |
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Rosenberg Library 2310 Sealy Ave. Galveston, TX 77550 John Augelli Executive Director (409)763-8854 ext. 114 Joseph Beam Accountant (409)763-8854 ext. 128 Shelley Mezzacappa Office Manager (409)763-2526 |
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The Grand Old Opera 2020 Postoffice Street Galveston, Texas 77550 Tel:: (409)765-1894 Fax: (409)763-1068 Toll Free: (800)821-1894 |
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Galveston County Historical Museum 502 20th Street Galveston, Texas 77550-2014 Tel: (409)765-7834 Fax: (409)765-7851 |
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The Railroad Museum The Strand at 25th Street Galveston, Texas 77550 Tel: (409)765-5700 Fax: (409)763-0936 Spring schedule open 7 days weekly from 10am - 4pm. |
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Lone Star Flight Museum 2002 Terminal Drive Galveston, TX 77554 Tel: (409)740-7722 Fax: (409)740-7612 Open daily from 9am-5pm CST(except for special events) Admission: Adults $6 -- Students (13-17) $5 Children to 12 $4, under 5 Free -- Seniors $4.50 Group rates available Completely accessible to the physically challenged (Prices are subject to change) |
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