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Galveston Historical Foundation
GHF Properties & Attractions

GHF Properties & Attractions

Galveston Historical Foundation owns and operates many of Galveston Island‘s most beloved historic sites and attractions. GHF properties & attractions denoted with a * are also available for rental. For more information on al GHF properties & attractions, please contact our Historic Properties Rentals Manager, Lauraleigh Gourley, at 409-765-3402.

*1838 MICHEL B. MENARD HOUSE
1605 33rd Street

Galveston’s oldest residence and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

*1859 ASHTON VILLA
2328 Broadway

One of Galveston’s beloved Victorian residences and home to Galveston icon Ms. Bettie Brown.

*1859 ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
2202 Avenue K

The oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston.

1875 ISIDORE LECLERE BUILDING
2417 Strand

Originally used as an office for a coal yard and one of the oldest buildings on The Strand. LeClere was the brother-in-law of Michel Menard, one of the founders of Galveston.

*1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA
Pier 22

The Official Tall Ship of Texas and one of only three ships of her kind that still actively sails. Open daily to the public. Learn more here.

*1880 GARTEN VEREIN
2704 Avenue O

Originally a social club for Germans and German speakers and part of Kempner Park.

*1892 BISHOP’S PALACE
1402 Broadway

Built for the Gresham family and a National Historic Landmark. One of Galveston Island’s most visited historic attractions. Learn more here.

1903 FIREHOUSE NO. 3
2828 Market Street

First firehouse in Galveston to integrate with African American firemen. Learn more here.

*1904 G, H & H DEPOT
3304 Market Street

One of the “handsomest and most substantial of its kind,” this site was originally owned by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, commonly known as the “Katy”. Learn more here.

1920 CITY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
2219 Market Street

Located in the Central Business District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s recognized as one of the city’s most important early 20th-century buildings. Learn more here.

BORDEN OAK
3503 Avenue K

Thomas Henry Borden saved this tree during the grade-raising of the island. He built a dike around the tree and kept the roots flushed with freshwater he carried from nearby cisterns.

GALVESTON ICE AND COLD STORAGE SMOKESTACK
2013 Harborside

Constructed in 1912, the Texas Ice & Cold Storage Company was designed to produce over 70 tons of ice per day. After the building was demolished in 1978, the smokestack was donated to GHF.

GHF OFFICES AT THE 1860 HENDLEY BUILDING
2002 Strand

Administrative offices for GHF located in the oldest commercial building in Galveston.

GHF Properties & Attractions*HENDLEY GREEN
2028 Strand

Downtown Galveston’s newest park and only greenspace! Located next to the historic Hendley building and in The Strand National Historic Landmark District.

GHF Properties & Attractions*MENARD HALL
3302 Avenue O

Part of the larger Menard Complex and used as a private event venue.

OPPERMANN MAUSOLEUM
Calvary Cemetery, 2506 65th St.

The Oppermann mausoleum has been in the family for over 130 years. Due to its historical value, the family offered the mausoleum as a gift to GHF. Learn more here.

ROSEWOOD CEMETERY
2826 23rd Street

Galveston’s first burial ground designated exclusively for African Americans, founded in 1911.

*SAENGERFEST PARK
2302 Strand

Downtown public space and home to numerous festivals and events. Learn more here.

GHF Properties & Attractions*SEAGULL II HISTORIC HARBOR TOURS
Pier 21

50-foot twin-engine motor vessel used for harbor sight-seeing excursions. Learn more here.

Shearn Moody PlazaSHEARN MOODY PLAZA
25th and Strand

STRAND CLOCK
22nd & Strand

This cast iron clock from the turn of the 19th century was installed in 1989 after it was found in a San Antonio warehouse.

GHF Properties & Attractions*GALVESTON HISTORIC SEAPORT
Pier 22

Home to the 1877 ELISSA and features numerous exhibits, a gift shop, and more. Learn more here.

TOUJOUSE BAR
Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic

This hand-carved mahogany bar was originally part of Henry Toujouse’s Stag Hotel. A century later, his bar was donated to GHF and is on permanent loan to the Tremont House.

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