Galveston's Historic Downtown and Strand District

Galveston's Historic Downtown and Strand DistrictThe Strand, known as the Wall Street of the Southwest, contains a significant collection of 19th century buildings. Long the center of Galveston s business community, its architecture is a reminder of this historic port city. The National Historic Landmark District includes buildings classified as Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian style sometimes with traces of vernacular building traditions that date to the 1850s. Historic images found within

The Strand, known as the Wall Street of the Southwest, contains a significant collection of 19th-century buildings. Long the center of Galveston s business community, its architecture is a reminder of this historic port city. The National Historic Landmark District includes buildings classified as Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian style sometimes with traces of vernacular building traditions that date to the 1850s. Historic images found within this book illustrate the development of the Strand and surrounding streets, including Mechanic, Market, and Postoffice. Galveston s Historic Downtown and Strand District demonstrates the power of place, despite an ever-changing economy and natural disasters."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 10/25/2010
ISBN: 9780738566856
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d