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Galveston Jetty Texas
Item # HL338
Limited Edition of 4,000.
The land that is now Galveston was part of the original Austin Colony, when Michel B. Menard and a group of his associates bought the site in 1836 from the Republic of Texas, intending to create a new town. Town lots were made available in 1838, and the city was incorporated in 1839. Galveston's harbor became an active port with ships from all over the world bringing their goods there. Galveston prospered and grew over the next several decades. But all that came to a halt on September 8, 1900.With little warning a great hurricane storm with winds exceeding 120 miles per hour and tidal surge devastated the island and killed more than 6,000 people. At the time of the 1900 Storm, Galveston had a population of
Galveston Jetty Texas Harbour Lights Limited Editions Item # HL338
Limited Edition of 4,000.
The land that is now Galveston was part of the original Austin Colony, when Michel B. Menard and a group of his associates bought the site in 1836 from th
Price: $99.00
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