Gaesha - Galveston, TX
Posted by: jhuoni
N 29° 18.207 W 094° 47.186
15R E 326496 N 3242929
She stands silently, in the grass between the sidewalk and street, at 1717 Ball Street.
Waymark Code: WMT7Q7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2016
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"The Geisha represents the homeowners love of the Orient and is a reminder of many trips to Japan. She is facing west to reresent the direction you need to travel to get to Japan"
On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and waves immediately uprooted many trees, but ultimately the salty storm waters led to the demise of the thousands of others. Ike forced Galveston to say a sad goodbye to so much of its beautiful tree canopy.
Years later, sculpture artists have breathed second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Whimsical sculptures have replaced the majestic oaks that once lined many neighborhood streets and shaded homes. Tucked into gardens and nestled in side yards the sculptures are there for the public to enjoy.
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