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was devastating to much of the city, and the Strand district was no exception. Many of its buildings suffered catastrophic damage — some buildings lost entire floors, others lost elaborate cornices and flourishes. Many businesses elected to move away from the wharf and, by extension, away from the
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The Strand's very earliest buildings were typically wooden and vulnerable to fires and storms that hit the island frequently throughout the 19th century. Eventually those structures were replaced with iron-fronted brick buildings. The two oldest buildings still standing on the Strand date to 1855
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of Galveston, drawn in the late 1830s, includes Avenue B. The name 'strand' for Ave. B was coined by a German immigrant named Michael William Shaw who opened a jewelry store on the corner of 23rd and Ave. B. Shaw, not liking the name "Ave. B", changed the name of the street on his stationery to
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That restoration effort sparked a revitalization project that is still ongoing. In 1973 the Galveston Historical Foundation followed suit, creating a trust fund for dramatic restorations of the Strand district that has sparked significant private investment as well.
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Throughout the 19th century, the port city of Galveston boomed; and the Strand, which is very close to the harbor, grew into the region's main business center. For a time, it was known as the "Wall Street of the South."
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in 1970, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its unparalleled collection of commercial Victorian architecture in Texas, and its role as the state's major port in the 19th century.
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Because of the Strand's close proximity to Galveston's harbor, the area suffered some damage during several battles during the Civil War, particularly when Union forces barricaded the city. During the
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forces fought from every corner of the area; several buildings suffered damage from shots and shelling. The battles forced many businesses to close and move to nearby
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Today "the Strand" is generally used to refer to the entire five-block business district between 20th and 25th streets in downtown Galveston, very close to the city's
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Today, the Strand features shops, historical exhibits, museums, art galleries and many restaurants and night clubs. It is also the location of a very popular annual
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A historical marker on the Strand's old Mallory Produce building (now a curio shop), including a medallion above indicating the building survived the 1900 hurricane.
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The historic district also contains a variety of retailers, including clothing, factory outlets, souvenir shops, art galleries, antique galleries.
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located on the corner of Tremont St (23rd St) and Strand St (Avenue B). It was created in the early 1990s by George and Cynthia Mitchell.
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until the war's end. But most moved back into their regular quarters and enjoyed prosperity until the turn of the next century.
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On the outer edges of the Strand is the Post Office district, known for its antique galleries, art galleries, the
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38 million worth of merchandise and services. Between 1838 and 1842, 18 newspapers were started; The
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buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops. The area is a major
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National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: The Strand Historic District
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Roughly bounded by Ave. A, 20th St., alley between Aves. C and D, and railroad depot,
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The street labeled "The Strand" is actually named Avenue B, which runs parallel to
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The Strand sustained significant and catastrophic damage from the storm surge of
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and 1858; other historic buildings date back typically to the 1870s and 1880s.
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Saks Fifth Avenue Center of Fashion (Saks Pavilion, Pavilion at Post Oak)
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Galveston County, Texas
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Attractions within the area include The Galveston County Museum, the
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for the island city and also plays host to two very popular seasonal
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National Register of Historic Places in Galveston County, Texas
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Texas Seaport Museum, with information on the tall ship Elissa
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Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Galveston County
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History of the National Register of Historic Places
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Strand National Historic Landmark District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
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The Strand Historic District is located in Texas
The Strand Historic District is located in the United States
Galveston, Texas
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Galveston
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