John Smith House - Galveston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
N 29° 17.683 W 094° 48.383
15R E 324544 N 3241992
An old house in Galveston, TX that has been moved.
Waymark Code: WM135M8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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"Irish immigrant and Galveston police officer John Smith had this home constructed at 3601 Post Office Street in 1890, where it later served to shelter victims of the 1900 storm. It was moved to this site in 1927. The home features an unusual four-bay configuration and a two-tiered gallery. The large floor-to-ceiling windows provided cooling and ventilation in the hot Gulf Coast summers. The home remained in the Smith family until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987"
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Original Location: N 29° 18.152 W 094° 48.071

How it was moved: Wheels / Dolly / Truck

Type of move: Inside City

Building Status: Private

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