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Galveston Historical Foundation

Protecting Historic Coastal Cities

Understanding how coastal communities around the world have adapted to these challenging environments can help identify not only the strategies to better prepare our vulnerable cities, but also the attitudes that are...

1903 Firehouse No. 3

1903 Firehouse No. 3

Formed in 1859, Star State Company No. 3 served as the third firehouse for the growing island. It is the only fire station remaining from the Victorian period on Galveston Island. In 1957, Star State Company No. 3...