Built in 1895 as his private residence, the house is a
fine example of the Victorian raised southern town
house, popular in the late 19th century.
Palliser was born 1851 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England
and came to the United States in 1872. He moved to
Galveston in 1877 and became a citizen here
October 17th, 1884.
Palliser’s first wife, Mary Elizabeth Prescott of
Oxford England, became ill while in the United States
and Palliser took her back to England for treatment,
she passed away while in England. He later married
Carie T. Hess in 1898, a resident of Galveston who
lived at 1722 Avenue H, they had two children Robert
Palliser Jr. And Helen. This home remain in the
family until 1968.
Palliser was a contractor but chose to be referred to
as a bricklayer. Some of the most notable city
buildings he worked on are Galveston Cotton Exchange,
W.L. Moody and Co. Bldg., Grand Hotel and Opera House,
City Hall, County Jail, Ball High, Rosenberg School,
Galveston Orphans Home, First National Bank Bldg.,
and the Grand Central Station in Houston.
This home survived the Great Storm and was
razed 4 feet from its original height during the
grade - rising of the island. Robert and Carie Palliser
are buried in the Old Cemetery on Broadway.
Dedicated on June 19th 2011 By
Honorable John and Gina Manlove
who purchased the home September 11th, 2009
Note: This property is not currently for sale or for rent. The description below may be from a previous listing.
Remarkable Historic Home Located In The Lost Bayou Historical District Of Galveston. Built In 1897 By Famed Builder Robert Palliser Of The Grand Opera House On Postoffice. Home Has 2 Porches And Walk Out Window In Master Bedroom. 10 ft Ceilings And Zoned Air. Fenced Side Patio And Walking Distance To Seawall. Approximately 12 (feet?) Of Water From Ike. All Damage Repaired And The Original Wood Floors Have Been Redone.