Homes Tour Magnet

Name: Homes Tour Magnet
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SKU: 545098 Category: 50th Historic Homes Tour

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This 2×2 inch button magnet features our 50th Homes Tour logo in gold.

Galveston Historical Foundation

2 days ago

A new addition to the #GalvestonHistory archives! The estate of Mary Moir Row was kind enough to send us this photo of the "Treasure Island" sign. Illuminated by 3,000 red and white bulbs, the sign was a gift from the Brush Electric Company to the City of Galveston after the 1915 hurricane. It was located at 25th and Seawall, where passing streetcars carried people from the train station to the bathhouses and attractions. Unfortunately, the installation had a short lifespan. The 1919 hurricane damaged it beyond repair, and it was dismantled.Photos like this are invaluable for numerous reasons but ultimately give us all a glimpse into how Galveston Island looked over 100 years ago. ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.

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